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Ariari

East Village · Contemporary Korean

119 1st Avenue, New York, NY, 10003Directions
4.6★★★★★★★★★★563 reviews

People say this Korean restaurant serves delicious and unique dishes, including dolsot albap, beef tartare, and fried soft-shell crab. They highlight the fresh seafood, flavorful dishes, and reasonable portions. They also like the casual and homey atmosphere, and the attentive and welcoming service.

Busan-leaning Korean cooking with dolsot rice and strong Blackbird check-in activity.

Ariari is a $$$ Contemporary Korean restaurant in East Village, New York. It has logged 4,410 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Wednesday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

Monday5:30 – 11:00 PM
Tuesday5:30 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday5:30 – 11:00 PM
Thursday5:30 – 11:00 PM
Friday5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday5:00 – 10:30 PM
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The experience

Korean fare featuring dishes from the port city of Busan served in a casual space.

Google Places/ updated 9d ago

Why go

Ariari is a $$ Contemporary Korean restaurant with strong signals from both Google diners and Blackbird: a 4.6 Google rating across 601 reviews and 4,410 all-time Blackbird check-ins. The highlighted reviews point to a small, cozy room, with one reviewer describing the service style as not traditional Korean.

The dishes that surface in the highlighted reviews are specific: Spicy Monkfish, crab noodle, scallop hand roll set, beef shank/rib soup, and especially the uni cream dolsot al bap. Reviewers call out crispy rice, oceanic uni, and a fresh-sweet cabbage kimchi salad. Blackbird traffic peaks on Friday and Saturday.

editorial/ updated 9d ago

Fast facts

  • Ariari has 4,410 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Friday.
  • Google shows a 4.6 rating from 601 reviews.
  • Highlighted reviews praise the dolsot al bap and crab noodle.
  • The banchan is described as a fresh, sweet cabbage kimchi salad.
editorial/ updated 9d ago

Did you know

Ariari has logged 4,410 Blackbird check-ins, with Saturday and Friday driving the heaviest traffic.

editorial/ updated 9d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsRestroom
Google Places/ updated 9d ago

Full menu

cocktails

  • Kket-nip

    Gin, Perilla Leaf, Apricot, Sherry, Lemon

    $16.00
  • Pear Gochugaru

    Gin, Korean Pear, Vermouth, Ginger

    $16.00
  • Su Jeong Gwa

    Tequila, Red Pepper, Campari, Passion Fruit, Lime

    $16.00
  • Bourbon Cinnamon Apple Walnut

    Bourbon, Cinnamon, Apple, Walnut

    $16.00
  • Toki Suntory Highball

    Toki, Soda, Lemon Peel

    $15.00
  • Maesil

    Maesil, Banana, Lemon Peel

    $14.00

beer

  • Woori Sool

    16.9% ABV, 360ml. Originated from Busan, Local Favorite

  • Daesun Soju

    23% ABV, 375ml. Double Distillation of Golden Plum, Pleasant Floral Plum Flavor with Dry Aftertaste

    $13.00
  • Seoul Night

    17% ABV, 375ml. Made with 100% Heirloom Barley. Crisp Plum Notes with a Snappy Gingerbread Finish

    $14.00
  • Golden Barley

    14% ABV, 500ml. Made with Organic Rice Grown with Snail. Savory Notes with Touch of Natural Sweetness

    $15.00
  • Yang-Chon Chungju

    13% ABV, 375ml. Liqueur made with Golden Plum Harvested at Its Peak Ripeness. Fruity Notes with Subtle Sweetness

    $13.00
  • Wonmae

    9% ABV, 375ml. Strawberry Infused Rice Wine. Refreshing with Subtle Sweetness

    $13.00
seed menu intel/ updated 9d ago

No check in signal yet — activity shows up here once people start checking in on Blackbird.

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity92
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Flynet check ins

4,410

Neighborhood

East Village

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№14

of 34 East Village spots this month

vs neighborhood median

1.5× the East Village median

East Village percentile

Top 45% in East Village

Based on this month's Blackbird check ins across 34 East Village spots.

Last 30 days

92 check ins

−73% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 28Oct 27

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

Tuesdaytoday
12a12p11p
Monday5:30 – 11:00 PM
Tuesday5:30 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday5:30 – 11:00 PM
Thursday5:30 – 11:00 PM
Friday5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday5:00 – 10:30 PM

Inside Ariari

The experience

Korean fare featuring dishes from the port city of Busan served in a casual space.

Google Places/ updated 9d ago

Review signal

4.6

563 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 9d ago

Guide

Inside Ariari

The experience

Korean fare featuring dishes from the port city of Busan served in a casual space.

Google Places/ updated 9d ago

Why go

Ariari is a $$ Contemporary Korean restaurant with strong signals from both Google diners and Blackbird: a 4.6 Google rating across 601 reviews and 4,410 all-time Blackbird check-ins. The highlighted reviews point to a small, cozy room, with one reviewer describing the service style as not traditional Korean.

The dishes that surface in the highlighted reviews are specific: Spicy Monkfish, crab noodle, scallop hand roll set, beef shank/rib soup, and especially the uni cream dolsot al bap. Reviewers call out crispy rice, oceanic uni, and a fresh-sweet cabbage kimchi salad. Blackbird traffic peaks on Friday and Saturday.

editorial/ updated 9d ago

Review signal

4.6

563 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 9d ago

Full menu

cocktails

  • Kket-nip

    Gin, Perilla Leaf, Apricot, Sherry, Lemon

    $16.00
  • Pear Gochugaru

    Gin, Korean Pear, Vermouth, Ginger

    $16.00
  • Su Jeong Gwa

    Tequila, Red Pepper, Campari, Passion Fruit, Lime

    $16.00
  • Bourbon Cinnamon Apple Walnut

    Bourbon, Cinnamon, Apple, Walnut

    $16.00
  • Toki Suntory Highball

    Toki, Soda, Lemon Peel

    $15.00
  • Maesil

    Maesil, Banana, Lemon Peel

    $14.00

beer

  • Woori Sool

    16.9% ABV, 360ml. Originated from Busan, Local Favorite

  • Daesun Soju

    23% ABV, 375ml. Double Distillation of Golden Plum, Pleasant Floral Plum Flavor with Dry Aftertaste

    $13.00
  • Seoul Night

    17% ABV, 375ml. Made with 100% Heirloom Barley. Crisp Plum Notes with a Snappy Gingerbread Finish

    $14.00
  • Golden Barley

    14% ABV, 500ml. Made with Organic Rice Grown with Snail. Savory Notes with Touch of Natural Sweetness

    $15.00
  • Yang-Chon Chungju

    13% ABV, 375ml. Liqueur made with Golden Plum Harvested at Its Peak Ripeness. Fruity Notes with Subtle Sweetness

    $13.00
  • Wonmae

    9% ABV, 375ml. Strawberry Infused Rice Wine. Refreshing with Subtle Sweetness

    $13.00
seed menu intel/ updated 9d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsRestroom
Google Places/ updated 9d ago

Fast facts

  • Ariari has 4,410 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Friday.
  • Google shows a 4.6 rating from 601 reviews.
  • Highlighted reviews praise the dolsot al bap and crab noodle.
  • The banchan is described as a fresh, sweet cabbage kimchi salad.
editorial/ updated 9d ago

Did you know

Ariari has logged 4,410 Blackbird check-ins, with Saturday and Friday driving the heaviest traffic.

editorial/ updated 9d ago
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Other Blackbird spots a short walk from Ariari.

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FAQ

How popular is Ariari?

Ariari has logged 4,410 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Ariari busiest?

Ariari is busiest on Wednesday evenings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Ariari serve?

Ariari serves Contemporary Korean cuisine.

How expensive is Ariari?

Ariari is in the $$$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Ariari?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Ariari in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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