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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.

Contemporary Korean with diner-noted Busan-style dishes and crispy-rice pull.

Ariari is a $$$ Contemporary Korean restaurant in East Village, New York. It has logged 4,359 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Sunday 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 22d ago

Why go

Ariari works the contemporary Korean lane, with a Busan-style note called out by one highlighted diner, and the Blackbird data shows 4,359 all-time on-chain check-ins, with Friday and Saturday as its busiest days. Google puts it at 4.6 stars across 594 reviews for a $$ restaurant where highlighted reviewers describe the cooking as modern Korean.

The highlighted reviews point to seafood, texture, and rice bowls as recurring strengths. Diners praise the Spicy Monkfish, crab noodle, scallop DIY gimbap, and dolsot al-bap for flavor, freshness, umami, and crispy rice. Service and banchan are described as less traditional, and a few dishes read pricey or skippable, but the highlighted reviews support Ariari as a modern Korean stop worth trying at least once.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Fast facts

  • Ariari has 4,359 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Friday.
  • Google reviewers rate it 4.6 from 594 reviews.
  • Multiple highlighted reviews call out the dolsot al-bap for umami, creaminess, and crispy rice.
  • Highlighted reviewers describe the food as modern Korean and the service as less traditional.
editorial/ updated 22d ago

Did you know

Ariari’s Blackbird activity is weekend-heavy: Saturday and Friday are its busiest check-in days.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsRestroom
Google Places/ updated 22d 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 22d ago

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity251
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Flynet check ins

4,359

Neighborhood

East Village

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№12

of 34 East Village spots this month

vs neighborhood median

2× the East Village median

East Village percentile

Top 40% in East Village

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

Last 30 days

251 check ins

−53% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 9Oct 8

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

Thursdaytoday
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 22d ago

Review signal

4.6

563 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Guide

Inside Ariari

The experience

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

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Why go

Ariari works the contemporary Korean lane, with a Busan-style note called out by one highlighted diner, and the Blackbird data shows 4,359 all-time on-chain check-ins, with Friday and Saturday as its busiest days. Google puts it at 4.6 stars across 594 reviews for a $$ restaurant where highlighted reviewers describe the cooking as modern Korean.

The highlighted reviews point to seafood, texture, and rice bowls as recurring strengths. Diners praise the Spicy Monkfish, crab noodle, scallop DIY gimbap, and dolsot al-bap for flavor, freshness, umami, and crispy rice. Service and banchan are described as less traditional, and a few dishes read pricey or skippable, but the highlighted reviews support Ariari as a modern Korean stop worth trying at least once.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Review signal

4.6

563 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 22d 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 22d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsRestroom
Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Fast facts

  • Ariari has 4,359 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Friday.
  • Google reviewers rate it 4.6 from 594 reviews.
  • Multiple highlighted reviews call out the dolsot al-bap for umami, creaminess, and crispy rice.
  • Highlighted reviewers describe the food as modern Korean and the service as less traditional.
editorial/ updated 22d ago

Did you know

Ariari’s Blackbird activity is weekend-heavy: Saturday and Friday are its busiest check-in days.

editorial/ updated 22d ago
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FAQ

How popular is Ariari?

Ariari has logged 4,359 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Ariari busiest?

Ariari is busiest on Sunday 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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