Eats
A taste of Hawaii in the heart of the East Village
BY GABE HERMAN
The East Village still offers
a wide variety of
cuisines, including upscale
Hawaiian food at the restaurant
noreetuh.
The eatery, which opened at
128 First Ave. in 2015, is offering
a new tasting menu from
chef and co-owner Chung
Chow, who was born in Hong
Kong and grew up on Oahu.
His 15 years of restaurant
experience includes working
with chef Thomas Keller at
Per Se near Columbus Circle.
The classics menu includes
favorites of Chow, including
Trout Belly Sashimi, Big-Eye
Tuna Poke, Imperial Wagyu
and Black Sesame Cheesecake.
The menu is priced at
$65, and diners can opt for a
wine pairing for an extra $50.
Other entrees include fi sh,
pasta and meat options, including
Mentaiko Spaghetti
with smoked cod, Pineapple
Braised Pork Belly, and Mochiko
Fried Chicken with
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Big Eye Tuna Poke.
pickles and mac salad.
The interior of noreetuh,
which means “playground” in
Korean, goes for an upscale
feel that is also relaxed. It was
designed by architect Ian Scrivner
and includes wooden tables
and Hawaiian features like a
surfboard that highlights the
restaurant’s specials.
The restaurant is fairly popular
on Yelp, with noreetuh averaging
four out of fi ve stars from
reviewers. Most people said
they loved the food, though
there were some tepid reviews
of dishes. And the service and
ambience both got high marks.
One reviewer said she liked
the food, and especially recommended
trying the fi sh dishes.
“Service is attentive,” she added,
“and the wine list is great.
The restaurant has a neighborhood
y, intimate feel with
clean, minimalistic décor. I will
defi nitely be returning!”
The restaurant is open every
day during evenings, and more
information on noreetuh can
be found at noreetuh.com.
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