Oiji Mi
New York, USA
Oiji Mi is a contemporary Korean restaurant in Flatiron, Manhattan, at 17 West 19th Street in New York. Led by owner and executive chef Brian Kim, it presents a more polished continuation of the earlier Oiji concept, translating Korean flavours and references into a downtown restaurant setting. The focus is on a composed, modern dining experience rather than a casual stop-in, with distinct spaces for the main dining room and for the bar and lounge, each shaping the meal slightly differently. In the main dining room, service centres on a five-course prix-fixe menu. The bar and lounge provide more flexibility, with à la carte dishes as well as the option of the same five-course format. Current menus show the kitchen working with dishes such as beef tartare, gyeran-jjim, scallop, spicy barbecue squid, lobster ramyun, sea bass, lamb and galbi, though specific selections may vary. Drinks are treated as part of the experience too, spanning cocktails, low-ABV serves and non-alcoholic options alongside the food. The venue also accommodates different kinds of gatherings beyond a standard table booking. Reservations are accepted for the main dining room and the lounge, while bar seating is largely kept for walk-ins with only limited reservations available. For private events, Oiji Mi offers full buyouts, with the restaurant configured for up to 125 guests for a standing cocktail reception or 60 for a seated dinner. Those arrangements place it as both a destination for regular meals and a possible setting for hosted occasions. Its character is contemporary and measured, with a non-formal dress code rather than a strictly formal one. That balance gives the restaurant a polished feel without presenting itself as ceremonious. The structure of the dining room encourages a paced, set-menu experience, while the lounge and bar allow a more open-ended visit built around drinks and selected plates. Practical guidance from the restaurant also notes that children are welcome, and that soy-free, gluten-free, allium-free and vegan menus cannot be offered.