Eating at Kochi. NYC. An Amazing 9 Course $145 Michelin Starred Tasting Menu on Skewers

[@mosesnah2893]

Happy Birthday James! As a foodie, I have been following your wonderful videos, and will continue to! Glad you had a great time at Kochi. Hope you have a wonderful day :)

[@Jamesnu]

Wow! That's so kind and generous! Thank you so much! I really appreciate the support! It means a lot to me!

[@RR-fg2rl]

Happy Birthday .that looks real good and i will have to try that place . You should try Kono its a yakatori restaurant that i went to and became friend with chef and owner who i met at torien . Pete wells gave 3 stars and even mentioned me in review . Thanks!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! That's very kind of you, and I really appreciate it! Yes, Kono is a spot that I definitely would like to try someday. It looks amazing!

[@ericdouglasknapp]

Kono is the best! IMO the best yakitori restaurant in NYC and was better than places I went to in Japan.

[@Mott2]

I love your channel! I just discovered it a few months back. You have a thoughtful approach to describing the locations, showing the ambiance, and are very well spoken on your expectations, decisions, and then overall experience. The overall editing style really provides a relaxed and enjoyable viewing experience for your subscribers.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the support!

[@PeterMigliorini-x4o]

I just cannot express my sincere pleasure in viewing your offerings & reviews. Whether the subject is enjoyably positive as you describe your dining experience in Kochi or a brutally accurate account as you did with Bar Pitti, it is always a joy to watch & listen! Thank you for sharing with us all. This is Peter; out!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much Peter! I really appreciate the support, it means a lot to me!

[@girlywhirly4971]

Congratulations on another Birthday! I hope u have many more! Fabulous looking meal, Korean is one of my favorites. Yummmmm take the time to smell the roses and enjoy the journey not just the destination.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Indeed! We all have to enjoy the moment!

[@HectorTheGr8]

I live in the south and I will probably never get to eat at these NYC restaurants but it’s like living vicariously through you when you go to these places. I really enjoy your videos and all the details you give.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! Never say never!

[@collegeri]

I love every video you’ve ever made. You really love making these..it shows.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you very much! Indeed! I'm very passionate about food and showcasing it through my videos.

[@tomahern8967]

Every dish looked delicious! A great restaurant and a great review happy birthday.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! It was certainly a fantastic meal!

[@NicHare-o6c]

Happy birthday, James!! 🎉 I am glad you had such an amazing meal for your big day!! Great review!! Thank you!!

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks so much!!

[@herpderp297]

Wishing you a belated Happy Birthday, my guy!!! The place looked great and glad you had a wonderful birthday meal there. Would love to see you try the A5 Wagyu when you go back there again.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! Yeah, next time I'll try some of the supplemental courses and addons.

[@enochwang7655]

You certainly deserve more subscribers! I remember watching your channel since you only have around 3k subs, and as an international student going to New York University this fall, I would definately be using your videos as a culinary guide. Awesome video as always

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the support!

[@carlatullis2980]

Happy birthday to you so happy you enjoyed your meal that look really good. I always can’t wait to see the next video. I enjoy your videos very much.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! That makes me happy to hear!

[@williamsmith5549]

This chef seems to be a true genius, OMG! What beautiful, original and sumptuous dishes indeed! Totally wanna try this one someday, fer sure. BTW, James, what IS your ultimate career goal? You mention your ambition all the time, but I'm curious as to what your dream field actually is? Anyway, thanks for another masterful vlog!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! My ultimate goal would take far too long to write, but to simplify things, I want to be happy and make others happy as well.

[@curly6619]

You have to add the sea urchin. Happy birthday James 🥳 Love your channel!

[@Jamesnu]

That definitely would've been a good supplement. Thank you so much!

[@frankennyg1]

Not sure if it's because I'm hungry, but this video made my mouth water! LOL Going to NYC next month and going to Au Cheval, and now Kochi thanks to you! You should get booking commissions from these restaurants that you review! Happy Birthday!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Those are two good restaurants! I hope you enjoy them and have a great time in NYC!

[@neilhqtang]

Lovely review of Kochi. I’m gonna put it on my list. Wishing you a blessed birthday, James!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! It's a great restaurant!

[@stephaniejaniczekssmugglerscan]

I lived in Seoul for two years… wonderful people. This takes me back

[@Jamesnu]

Nice! I hope to travel there someday!

[@stephaniejaniczekssmugglerscan]

If you can find a deal go. There’s so many places to check out and the fish market is absolutely amazing. You can pick out anything you want and they’ll cook it for you right there. And this is gonna sound weird, but don’t get me started on how good kimchi dumplings are.

[@Kv-nb1gm]

I love your videos! I think nobody likes to get older and you will get there! Such wonderful food! I loved the hertog Jan restaurant in Belgium (3 stars) you where welcomed in the garden and the kitchen. It was so amazing but it closed.

[@Jamesnu]

Nice! Thank you!

[@2Wheels_NYC]

First off, Happy Birthday! EVERYTHING here looked excellent! I love all Korean flavors, and this is so elevated. (I'm italian with gochujang at home) Glad you enjoyed, I'll add this to my list... Which keeps getting longer because of you!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! That was indeed a great meal with a lot of nice flavors and fascinating courses.

[@Thejoker-mx2hq]

Love your channel!!! You articulate things so well

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!

[@SuperTookie42k]

happy birthday james !!! you are genuinely one of my favourite people to watch on youtube i love your videos and just these solo food adventures they make me so happy i hope this year is incredible and brings lots of food to you !!!!

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks so much! That makes me really happy to hear!

[@renesagahon4477]

Happy Birthday

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! That's so kind! I really appreciate it!

[@truefalse934]

So funny, I was just re-watching your past videos, and now you uploaded a new one!! 😄

[@Jamesnu]

Nice! Thanks for watching!

[@russelliott6751]

So happy for you on a special occasion. Happy Birthday. A great meal for sure. Watching you dine on such fare illustrates a great deal of effort had gone into the preparation of each course. That can sometimes be lost on the diner. Fortunately you savored each course with cautious aplomb and obvious pleasure. Glad you enjoyed the experience. Congrats!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! Indeed, it was clear that the restaurant put a lot of effort into each course, which I really appreciated.

[@les5309]

James, thanks for doing this visit. Firstly, Happy Birthday to you! Secondly, the food looked excellent, and while I don't know Korean cuisine, your adventure there has me quite interested. Lastly, almost every dish was top notch, but I think your next visit there should explore the supplemental offerings; do report back to us when you do that. Ciao.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Indeed! I definitely would like to get some of the supplemental courses on my next visit.

[@TuckerSP2011]

Happy Birthday James! 🎂That looked like a very nice and rather reasonable tasting menu, also the individual portions looked very generous.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Indeed, it felt more reasonable in terms of price and portions than a number of other places. It really was a great dinner!

[@looncan3743]

You & your channel are truly a breath of fresh air. Hope you accomplish all your dreams & then some!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

[@johncornell3665]

Happy Birthday James. What a fantastic meal. Looks like it would be worth the money. Thanks for a great review!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Yeah, I definitely felt that it was worth it.

[@markharty9772]

Thank you James! Happy birthday. This presentation was magnificent. I love how you savage the hell out of every beautiful plate.

[@Jamesnu]

Haha! Thank you!

[@JWP452]

What a joyous review and birthday celebration!! I love your videos, James!!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@nicolassandoval1405]

Had my 31 birthday celebrating myself in Ikaro 1 Michelin Star restaurant in Quito - Ecuador, and it was one of my best birthdays ever, and one of the best meals of my life, hope you had an awesome birthday as well :)

[@Jamesnu]

That definitely sounds like a memorable birthday! I had a good one as well. Thank you!

[@mosmarb]

The Ikaro with a Michelin star is in Logrono, Spain, though it does have an Ecuadorian chef. The Michelin Guide hasn't gone to Ecuador yet.

[@nicolassandoval1405]

Ikaro comes to Quito EC ones a year for the last 3 years, Carolina and Iñaqui (who I know personallly) made this dream come true for ecuadorians, they maneged to travel with their crew to our city Quito and make an amazing experience for everyone who can afford this 🤭@@mosmarb

[@KEMET1971]

Beautiful meal. Happy Birthday James. Sounds like you had some Friday Night plans. Enjoy!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!

[@Seasider70]

Birthday??? What date? My birthday is TODAY!! So glad my birthday is today to celebrate this video in style.

[@Jamesnu]

Happy Birthday!!! My birthday was back on March 29th.

[@markmower6507]

Happy birthday. I am So Old I Am Ecstatic that it is Not my Birthday!!!🎉 Hahahahahahahaha 😂!!!

[@Seasider70]

@@markmower6507 believe me, I let people ask my age. I don't wanna blurt out the number!!

[@thecrimedog8424]

That looked like a great birthday dinner. Strange question. How was the dinnerware? The spoons looked either too small or very flat. Strange question. Excellent video

[@Jamesnu]

@@thecrimedog8424 Thank you! I liked the cutlery, but there were times I really wanted a spoon.

[@shadowfilm7980]

This all looked great. That plum drink too in the beginning. Great restaurant. Happy Birthday too! 👏👍🎂

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Yeah, that drink was really refreshing!

[@lkylaurenkay]

fabulous value and great looking dishes! Happy Birthday James!

[@Jamesnu]

Indeed! Thank you!

[@73ocampo]

Happy belated Birthday! Restaurant looks very nice and the dishes look delicious! Hopefully you treated yourself to a new watch. I actually did for my 50th!!

[@singbike5832]

Your videos are always well-filmed and relaxing to watch. Happy belated birthday! I does seem like time goes so fast...it's scary.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

[@phyll67]

Happy Birthday James, enjoying your channel, I live in North Jersey and am getting great ideas on where to visit in NYC

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! That makes me happy to hear.

[@patriciarogers9592]

I’m glad you enjoyed your birthday meal!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!

[@WarChortle]

Jungshik in Korea was the best restaurant I've EVER been to. While we were there was so sad... I told the waiter "I can't enjoy this fully because I know very well this will be the best meal I have eaten and will ever eat". I'm sure the NYC location is different, but .. yeah amazing.

[@Jamesnu]

Nice! Yeah, it can be a little sad when you know that you're having a truly special meal, but it will eventually come to an end.

[@alisachamoy225]

Happy happy birthday!! I’m not typically a fan of Korean food but that meal looked very good, particularly the halibut!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Yeah, that halibut was particularly special!

[@kristoferkristensen9021]

This episode is one of the most mouthwatering ones you've done 🤩

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! That was a great meal!

[@danielsaiz9644]

Happy Birthday James! Mine is this Friday. I knew that’s why we get along, we are both Gemini’s!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you and happy early birthday!

[@sapo588]

happy birthday!!! those frozen desserts looked delicious!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Yeah, they were really tasty.

[@TheRange7]

Happy belated Birthday James. Everything looked fantastic. Cheers

[@Jamesnu]

Cheers and thank you so much! It was indeed a wonderful meal!

[@brianmott9427]

I just subscribed recently, great videos, sure wish you were in my area I’m just north of San Diego. I guess I’m what is considered a foodie as I love to cook an enjoy dining out trying a variety of cuisines. You have me wanting to see where you’re going to dine next.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I do hope to travel to San Diego someday.

[@ernieojeda]

Happy birthday! Get to enjoy a birthday date through this video lol

[@Jamesnu]

Haha! Thank you!

[@bkm2797]

Happy Birthday James! You need to go back for sure for the things you passed on this time, but for a first time trying the offerings as listed was a good idea. Great job and thank you for sharing your review.👍❤️🎉🥂

[@Jamesnu]

Indeed! Thank you so much!

[@0388nemo]

Happy Birthday, James !

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much!

[@2Wheels_NYC]

I'm so glad you loved! Certainly one of my favorites!

[@Jamesnu]

It was incredible!

[@andrezejobuch4527]

A very belated birthday greetings James. Thank you for your continued videos. Such hard work goes into them. If you ever come to London, my friend Lidia will snap you up haha 🤣🤣🤣🤣 you indeed have an admirer. Have a great day my friend

[@Jamesnu]

Haha! Thank you so much!

[@justlearning6371]

Happy birthday home boy your videos are very elegant with the music and presentation. Don’t know if you’ve ever been to New Mexico would be interesting too see your review on the green Chile capital .

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I definitely want to visit New Mexico someday!

[@peterhaan501]

Really creative chef, yes! Wonderful B/day for you!! Best, PH

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much!

[@pizzareviewsonthego]

Appreciate the look at these unique dishes, wow. As always, your assessment and evaluation of the food just made me almost taste it. Happy belated birthday.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much!

[@Ben-bs4od]

Happy Birthday! It's mine today! :) Going for vegetarian Chinese in Teaneck. :) Would love to see a review of Cote, the Korean steakhouse. Love your videos. You should do one with a hot date and dress like James Bond. This restaurant meal actually almost seems like a bargain! So nice they crafted you a birthday dessert! If you eat in a kosher restaurant in Teaneck I'll join you for a meal with a date! :)

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you and happy birthday to you too! Yeah, I definitely want to go to COTE sometime. I hope you enjoyed your food today!

[@lauj888]

Belated Happy Birthday James! Great review, as always❤️🎂🍷👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much!

[@MICHAELMCAVOY-f4v]

Happy Birthday!! 🍾🥳🎉 Mine is today 5/21, very glad you enjoyed a fabulous evening and a scrumptious and very intersting dinner!! All your dishes looked very yummy!!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Happy birthday to you as well! I hope you've had a great day!

[@MICHAELMCAVOY-f4v]

@@Jamesnu Thank you, yes.

[@lorifreeman1746]

It's your birthday so what you want the food looked amazing and I liked the birthday dessert better than the other one Happy birthday James have a great day love your videos ❤😊

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! Yeah, that birthday dessert was really tasty!

[@YASTravelsEatsWell]

James, Happy Birthday🎉 I thought that $145 menu was very good! I will put Kochi on my next NYC trip go-to!😅

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Yeah, it's still costly, but it was definitely good value compared to other tasting menu spots in the city.

[@lacynylons6317]

Happy Birthday James! 🥳 For a Michelin restaurant, it’s a fab value. Added to my bucket list 🥰

[@Jamesnu]

It's definitely good value. Thank you!

[@danahn17]

Just came across your channel and was so impressed with your videos and your descriptions of the restaurant and food and immediately subscribed! haha. Also coincidentally, when you were doing the recap at Bryant Park, you were a block away from Kochi's other sister restaurant, Don Don, which is a much more casual Korean BBQ restaurant that specializes in dry-aged pork!

[@Jamesnu]

@danahn17 Thank you so much! I really appreciate the support! Yeah, Don Don is a place that I should check out in the future.

[@kathrynarnold313]

Happy Belated Birthday James! 🎉🎂Looks like you had a wonderful celebration at Kochi. Everything looked amazing- especially the halibut. Glad you enjoyed the meal. 🥰

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Yeah, it was a wonderful evening! Indeed, that halibut was delicious!

[@MICHAELMCAVOY-f4v]

Just wanted to add have a wonderful year and may all your Birthday wishes come true!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! You too!

[@saucemac8384]

Happy Birthday! That looked like a sensational meal!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Indeed, it was a great dinner!

[@MegaJacques1234]

Happy Belated and another unique look into your restaurant choices..great job 👌

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Yeah, that was definitely a unique restaurant!

[@ras124]

Happy Birthday, nice review as usual

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you very much!

[@dininghusbands]

Thank you for recommending this place. We tried it and it was amazing. Thankful for you and this video!

[@Jamesnu]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@elvenstein]

Happy Birthday! Great video as usual. That duck dish looked amazing.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Yeah, that duck was delicious!

[@tomawen5916]

Belated congratulations to your birthday. As a Korean American....these dishes were definitely a different interpretation of Korean cuisine tailored for haute cuisine. Still, the Michelin stars mean the chefs know their job. And the bi-bim-bop looked "good but different". Great video!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Yeah, the food was very interesting and surprising in a number of circumstances.

[@roneddy815]

Happy belated birthday James. Nice video. 😊

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!

[@karthikyadav826]

Happy Birthday James 🎉 Love your videos

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much!

[@MarkO-vi7cp]

Belated Happy Birthday, James 🎉 You picked a superb restaurant to celebrate it 👌

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Yeah, I was really happy with my restaurant choice. It turned out to be a great evening!

[@michaelfelsinger-k2i]

Happy birthday, James ! I hope your family and friends threw you a party fit for Jay Gatsby! Yes, the Koreans have snuck into the Top Fifty restaurant scene for all the right reasons. Kochi looked a treat. Coming from an old guy who's still in pretty good shape, I hope you fulfill your dreams. You seem the kind of guy who'll look after body and mind, and that , I assure you, will keep you looking and sounding years younger. All the other stuff, like what's happening in the world, is also important and needs to be addressed, but they are issues we have very little control over. All the best, and thanks for the video !

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks for watching and thank you so much for the kind words! I really appreciate it!

[@marshabailey1121]

Happy Birthday James

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!

[@drcollumdc]

Happy Birthday James! 🎂 Im being taken to French Laundry next week for my birthday. I'll let you guys know how it is.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! That's amazing! I hope you enjoy it!

[@cmjcashman]

Another great review! Also, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much!

[@lesliewisdom5437]

May your candle wish come true. Here's to a fabulous year of food and adventure!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

[@TheBigSur-jm7sc]

I love your content! I’ve been binge watching your videos. You remind me of a young Anthony Bourdain.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! I'm a big fan of Bourdain. I really appreciate it!

[@MikeFromMaine]

Happy birthday...always looking for new videos from you.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I appreciate the support!

[@DVDFerrari5]

Happy birthday dude! Great video as always

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!

[@DZimmer000]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRUH!! And many more.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much!

[@patriciaroggero1150]

Happy Belated Birthday thank you for another great review

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much!

[@jpbanksnj]

Happy Birthday! Seemed like a great choice!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I definitely enjoyed my dinner there!

[@orianprice]

Happy birthday! Seemed to be a decent amount of food for that price. So many tasting menus are a tiny one biter.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Yeah, to me, it seemed like a good price.

[@roboliver9980]

Happy birthday and top notch review

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!

[@jelsner5077]

Happy Birthday, James! 🥳🧁🎈🎂🎉🎁

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!

[@sallysmitgeddes2270]

Happy birthday... Many blessings 🙌🙌🙌

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!

[@bb57365]

Every dish was a work of art. Great choice for your birthday. Hope it was a good one.

[@Jamesnu]

Indeed! Each dish felt special. It was definitely a good birthday!

[@christan9038]

happy birthday james!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!

[@todwinter2753]

Happy Birthday young man. I love your content, production, and offerings. If I may, and as by no means offer this as criticism. I highly suggest you take an etiquette class in NYC. You will get so much out of it both personally and professionally and it will set you apart from everyone else as manners is dying art. Not to mention that women will notice and appreciate it! And lastly from an old man who also does not like his birthday, treat everyday as your birthday. Celebrate everything and live in the present NOW, for that is all that there is. One more offering if I may, this comes from the yoga/old part of me, and that is to train yourself to put down your utensils after each bite and savor your/the food. It is not only a healthier way to eat but will go along way for conversations over dinner. I hope all this is welcomed and helpful for you. I so appreciate your content as I live vicariously through you and being kept up to date with the NYC area food scene which I so miss being on the left coast. In gratitude, I offer and send you best wishes, Peace and Blessings to you young man. namaste

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! Indeed! Each and every day is special and we all have to make the most of it!

[@keithss67]

Great clip! I have not heard of this place, but I’m going to have to try it. Happy birthday 🎊🎂🎉🎈 I stopped celebrating mine about 5 years ago. Getting older and being single, I claim the right to be grumpy on my birthday lol

[@Jamesnu]

Haha! Yeah, one should be able to do whatever they want on a birthday. Thank you!

[@patrickwong4824]

Happy Birthday, James! The tasting menu looks and probably tastes amazing, the price was not too bad either. As for the chef's special being hidden. It is not the server's job to inform you. This is not the first time that it has happened to you if I recall. $24 for abalone I would have ordered even after the meal had started.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! At least I know now to order the abalone next time.

[@thedar7164]

Your a good guy... many happy returns.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!

[@kroodles]

Happy late birthday James!! Sorry been busy a lot lately.

[@Jamesnu]

No worries. Thank you!

[@robertomangioni9272]

really nice how you cover the dinner, congrats

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!

[@VESpacetruckin]

Love your channel!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

[@renesagahon4477]

A delicious looking video . Very elegant. Including the Birthday boy 🎂🥂

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!

[@scottgollahon3681]

Happy Birthday sir I'm glad you enjoyed your meal

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!

[@scottmeskan1931]

another banger! thanks James....

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks for watching!

[@frankgyure3154]

Happy Birthday,James.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!