Came to Little Mad for a weekend dinner, made a reservation about 2-3 weeks ahead but the place was very spacious and had some empty tables so probably do not need a reservation. Personally I loved the decor of the place, very clean and simple, lots of wooden structures. Our server was very helpful, asked us if it was our first time here, recommended the right amount of food to get, and went over some of the alcohol list with us. There was a raspberry martini we got that was very delicious and has a pretty good kick to it. Food wise, very very delicious. Every course was surprise and I did not feel a single moment of dullness. We started with the yellowtail crudo in between the pear slices, the sauce was so amazing and went so perfectly with the fish and pear. We also got the beef carpaccio, it was delicious. Our mad hot plates were equally as amazing and our main course was probably the best. The galbi steak was to die for, so tender and juicy while the lobster fried rice was so full of flavor. This was one of the best Asian tapas places I've been to and would definitely come back, it was quite a bit pricier than I had expected though in the end so had to take away a star, but if you don't care about the price, this is the perfect place to have a great time with amazing food!
Jerry J.
We had high hopes for this place - I thought COVID got rid of wait staff with an attitude but not here - we were seated at a table with a cold draft coming in from the front door only to hear a waiter screaming above the loud music playing Drake as he served another table and described each plate - enough said - the app we did try was great but the attitude and atmosphere was not the dining experience we had expected - so were out of there and went elsewhere...
Sharon J.
Food was absolutely delicious, but I somehow got charged double my meal because they messed up my credit card. That should not be happening at any restaurant and they did not even apologize for their mistake to me.
Lindsay L.
First off, the interior is nice, but the service was horrible. Took a while to get seated, server was unprofessional, and food was disappointing. For the price and portion you get, I expected better quality food, but everything was too salty or just bland. Don't come here if you are expecting good Korean or Korean fusion food. I usually don't leave negative reviews but this really was a waste of money.
Richard Burda
Inventive takes on Korean food. Worth a
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Sofia D.
My review of a dish i had at this amazing korean restaurant in NYC called LittleMad (Squid-Ink Rice with Oxtail Bone Marrow) Squid ink rice was not your ordinary siripaey te palao because it looks dark( like "the" dark side) This dish will make you love your dark side in small doses! It was stiff with flavor and the oxtail bone marrow that you scoop out with a tiny spoon, was a gooey detail that makes it completely unique! It reminded me of Siri paey: except the chef gives you just enough to have a food-gasm , but you won't feel abundantly loved, (like you do when having siri paey in Lahore) because I feel Koreans think less is more when it comes to artery clogging deliciousness of concentrated cholesterol of oxtail ! #fyi #foodgasm Also let me take a moment to praise the waiter who orchestrated this melody of Korean food seamlessly for us. If you get him, you'll know what I mean!
Adventurous Mouse
I really like this restaurant! The food is high quality and the experience is fine dining but fun/relaxed.The menu is composed of bits of familiar recipes with Korean twists and French culinary techniques. There’s galbi, squid ink fried rice, uni, and mäd toast (which sounded monstrous but I didn’t get to try it this time) plus much more. I liked that the menu is small-sized and minimalist with clearly labeled snacks, little colds, hots, mains, extras, and desserts (menu is posted outside the entrance and on website). The current menu that started in mid-March has snacks/appetizers such as spicy yellowtail tart, beef tartare, fried shiitake mushroom rice balls (I think?, it’s labeled as mushroom arancini on the menu), pork head katsu, and scallion buns with unique sauces on the side ($20 per person, either no one or everyone orders). I tried the mushroom tempura with onion dip too! Everything was elegantly and adorably plated. Our server explained what’s what and suggested how to best enjoy some dishes. They have a really extensive drinks menu (many pages), complete with your usual offerings and their own unique cocktails, rice alcohol, maekgeolli, and even alcohol free cocktails woohoo! Not sure if all of the ice cubes for the alcoholic drinks are engraved with the restaurant’s name and logo but ours were and I thought that was a really cool and personal touch.An equally important part of my dining experience was the atmosphere and service. The staff are attentive, frequently filling glasses low on water and folding napkins when you step away. They also keep the music bopping and adjust their playlists. The lighting is a little dim and the interior is ‘cool club’ vibes but for a slightly more sophisticated audience. It’s a place to come in casual or dressed up a little for fun. It’s best for smaller groups of 1-4 I think based on seating arrangements but they seem to be able to accommodate slightly larger groups at some bigger tables and in the back room. Expect to pay $50-$100 if you get one item from each category on the menu and a drink. Probably $100+ if you get more or multiple drinks. The bar area in the back is across from the kitchen, which might be cool to peek at to see some staff members curating orders.I like that it’s on a quieter block in ktown area. The price range and location filters out loud and teen crowds, so it feels like a great place for young adults and Millenials to catch up or go on a date. It’s a place to sit down and chat while you savor small bites and wait on more food to arrive, so you’ll probably need like 1.5-2 hours if you’re going for a natural relaxed pace. I also saw a family of 5 enjoying dinner together here. Lastly, this is random but the hand soap is heavenly. I can’t wait to see what other menus they craft!!Dietary restrictions: They will ask about dietary restrictions and can modify recipes. If you don’t eat certain ingredients/foods, they can omit snacks too and adjust the price for you accordingly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Tartare, Prime Galbi, Beef Tartare
Tony Di Stasi
In one word: Wow! Tried just about the entire menu with a group and we didn’t have one bad bite. The flavors and textures were next level. Can’t wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Signature Mad Toast, Steak Tartare, Prime Galbi
Najin K.
This is a bougie date spot. Worth going if you haven't, get the sampler which lets you have a bite of multiple items, I think it ranged around $70 a person. The entrees were TINY, I dont recommend sharing.
Chalet Saunton
Wonderful, If the late lamented Anthony Bourdain was with us, he's surely have
Recommended dishes: Snacks for the Table, Sour Cream and Onion, Seasonal Truffle 4g, Steak Tartare, Tempura Soft Shell Crab, Prime Galbi, Beef Tartare, Wagyu Caviar
Vivian J.
I'd say this place is worth the (admittedly a bit high) price! portion sizes are good, and i especially liked the pork chop with the corn purée (not usually a big pork person, either). I also thought the chef's snacks were fun (the tiny taiyaki!! cute!! ), although not necessarily mind-blowing. service was really good (a highlight imo), and the food came quickly in succession. Also got a little signed menu for birthday :)
Kira S.
The food was AMAZING! Very fun small dishes to share. Great for large groups and it was cool that it was an open kitchen. Service was friendly and helpful.
Eileen C.
We originally made the reservation for Restaurant Week but opted to order a la carte which turned out to be a bit less expensive. We ordered the snacks so we can try a bit of everything. The snacks were very light and flavorful. For our mains we ordered the lobster and prime galbi. The lobster had lots of flavors but did not have that much meat. Prime galbi was rich, but the mushroom was salty. We decided to order a dessert. It was very refreshing.
Vicki Siolos
I would give this place 5 stars if it wasn't for the fact that the vibe = blaring pop music. The food and plating is out of this world, but we could barely hear the server explain our dishes to us. If this is an elevated dining experience, then why am I listening to Justin Bieber and The Weeknd? I don't need to hear an autotuned artist sing about how they feel most authentic when they're high while paying that kind of bill. When your customers are adults, maybe treat them that way?
Came to Little Mad for a weekend dinner, made a reservation about 2-3 weeks ahead but the place was very spacious and had some empty tables so probably do not need a reservation. Personally I loved the decor of the place, very clean and simple, lots of wooden structures. Our server was very helpful, asked us if it was our first time here, recommended the right amount of food to get, and went over some of the alcohol list with us. There was a raspberry martini we got that was very delicious and has a pretty good kick to it. Food wise, very very delicious. Every course was surprise and I did not feel a single moment of dullness. We started with the yellowtail crudo in between the pear slices, the sauce was so amazing and went so perfectly with the fish and pear. We also got the beef carpaccio, it was delicious. Our mad hot plates were equally as amazing and our main course was probably the best. The galbi steak was to die for, so tender and juicy while the lobster fried rice was so full of flavor. This was one of the best Asian tapas places I've been to and would definitely come back, it was quite a bit pricier than I had expected though in the end so had to take away a star, but if you don't care about the price, this is the perfect place to have a great time with amazing food!
We had high hopes for this place - I thought COVID got rid of wait staff with an attitude but not here - we were seated at a table with a cold draft coming in from the front door only to hear a waiter screaming above the loud music playing Drake as he served another table and described each plate - enough said - the app we did try was great but the attitude and atmosphere was not the dining experience we had expected - so were out of there and went elsewhere...
Food was absolutely delicious, but I somehow got charged double my meal because they messed up my credit card. That should not be happening at any restaurant and they did not even apologize for their mistake to me.
First off, the interior is nice, but the service was horrible. Took a while to get seated, server was unprofessional, and food was disappointing. For the price and portion you get, I expected better quality food, but everything was too salty or just bland. Don't come here if you are expecting good Korean or Korean fusion food. I usually don't leave negative reviews but this really was a waste of money.
Inventive takes on Korean food. Worth a
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
My review of a dish i had at this amazing korean restaurant in NYC called LittleMad (Squid-Ink Rice with Oxtail Bone Marrow) Squid ink rice was not your ordinary siripaey te palao because it looks dark( like "the" dark side) This dish will make you love your dark side in small doses! It was stiff with flavor and the oxtail bone marrow that you scoop out with a tiny spoon, was a gooey detail that makes it completely unique! It reminded me of Siri paey: except the chef gives you just enough to have a food-gasm , but you won't feel abundantly loved, (like you do when having siri paey in Lahore) because I feel Koreans think less is more when it comes to artery clogging deliciousness of concentrated cholesterol of oxtail ! #fyi #foodgasm Also let me take a moment to praise the waiter who orchestrated this melody of Korean food seamlessly for us. If you get him, you'll know what I mean!
I really like this restaurant! The food is high quality and the experience is fine dining but fun/relaxed.The menu is composed of bits of familiar recipes with Korean twists and French culinary techniques. There’s galbi, squid ink fried rice, uni, and mäd toast (which sounded monstrous but I didn’t get to try it this time) plus much more. I liked that the menu is small-sized and minimalist with clearly labeled snacks, little colds, hots, mains, extras, and desserts (menu is posted outside the entrance and on website). The current menu that started in mid-March has snacks/appetizers such as spicy yellowtail tart, beef tartare, fried shiitake mushroom rice balls (I think?, it’s labeled as mushroom arancini on the menu), pork head katsu, and scallion buns with unique sauces on the side ($20 per person, either no one or everyone orders). I tried the mushroom tempura with onion dip too! Everything was elegantly and adorably plated. Our server explained what’s what and suggested how to best enjoy some dishes. They have a really extensive drinks menu (many pages), complete with your usual offerings and their own unique cocktails, rice alcohol, maekgeolli, and even alcohol free cocktails woohoo! Not sure if all of the ice cubes for the alcoholic drinks are engraved with the restaurant’s name and logo but ours were and I thought that was a really cool and personal touch.An equally important part of my dining experience was the atmosphere and service. The staff are attentive, frequently filling glasses low on water and folding napkins when you step away. They also keep the music bopping and adjust their playlists. The lighting is a little dim and the interior is ‘cool club’ vibes but for a slightly more sophisticated audience. It’s a place to come in casual or dressed up a little for fun. It’s best for smaller groups of 1-4 I think based on seating arrangements but they seem to be able to accommodate slightly larger groups at some bigger tables and in the back room. Expect to pay $50-$100 if you get one item from each category on the menu and a drink. Probably $100+ if you get more or multiple drinks. The bar area in the back is across from the kitchen, which might be cool to peek at to see some staff members curating orders.I like that it’s on a quieter block in ktown area. The price range and location filters out loud and teen crowds, so it feels like a great place for young adults and Millenials to catch up or go on a date. It’s a place to sit down and chat while you savor small bites and wait on more food to arrive, so you’ll probably need like 1.5-2 hours if you’re going for a natural relaxed pace. I also saw a family of 5 enjoying dinner together here. Lastly, this is random but the hand soap is heavenly. I can’t wait to see what other menus they craft!!Dietary restrictions: They will ask about dietary restrictions and can modify recipes. If you don’t eat certain ingredients/foods, they can omit snacks too and adjust the price for you accordingly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Tartare, Prime Galbi, Beef Tartare
In one word: Wow! Tried just about the entire menu with a group and we didn’t have one bad bite. The flavors and textures were next level. Can’t wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Signature Mad Toast, Steak Tartare, Prime Galbi
This is a bougie date spot. Worth going if you haven't, get the sampler which lets you have a bite of multiple items, I think it ranged around $70 a person. The entrees were TINY, I dont recommend sharing.
Wonderful, If the late lamented Anthony Bourdain was with us, he's surely have
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Fabulous ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Snacks for the Table, Sour Cream and Onion, Seasonal Truffle 4g, Steak Tartare, Tempura Soft Shell Crab, Prime Galbi, Beef Tartare, Wagyu Caviar
I'd say this place is worth the (admittedly a bit high) price! portion sizes are good, and i especially liked the pork chop with the corn purée (not usually a big pork person, either). I also thought the chef's snacks were fun (the tiny taiyaki!! cute!! ), although not necessarily mind-blowing. service was really good (a highlight imo), and the food came quickly in succession. Also got a little signed menu for birthday :)
The food was AMAZING! Very fun small dishes to share. Great for large groups and it was cool that it was an open kitchen. Service was friendly and helpful.
We originally made the reservation for Restaurant Week but opted to order a la carte which turned out to be a bit less expensive. We ordered the snacks so we can try a bit of everything. The snacks were very light and flavorful. For our mains we ordered the lobster and prime galbi. The lobster had lots of flavors but did not have that much meat. Prime galbi was rich, but the mushroom was salty. We decided to order a dessert. It was very refreshing.
I would give this place 5 stars if it wasn't for the fact that the vibe = blaring pop music. The food and plating is out of this world, but we could barely hear the server explain our dishes to us. If this is an elevated dining experience, then why am I listening to Justin Bieber and The Weeknd? I don't need to hear an autotuned artist sing about how they feel most authentic when they're high while paying that kind of bill. When your customers are adults, maybe treat them that way?
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 4