HWARO - NYC Times Square.

Tucked away on the second floor of Gui Steakhouse near Times Square, Hwaro is an intimate, 22-seat Korean tasting counter from chef Sungchul Shim. Named after the traditional Korean charcoal brazier, this sleek, marble-clad space centers around a curved chef’s table where diners watch French-influenced Korean techniques unfold up close. The multi-course progression is highly seasonal and meticulously detailed, featuring inventive pairings like wild amberjack crudo with a tableside buttermilk-koji pour, decadent shrimp-and-abalone toast, and white soy custard topped with Osetra caviar. With mother-of-pearl accents and highly attentive service, Hwaro trades the typical Midtown sensory overload for a refined, focused, and deeply personal dining experience.