Cote (restaurant)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 2017 in New York City, United States |
| Founder | Simon Kim |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
Area served | United States (New York City, Miami, planned Las Vegas) |
Key people | Simon Kim (owner), David Shim (head chef), Victoria James (Beverage Director) |
| Products | Korean barbecue, steakhouse cuisine |
| Website | www |
COTE Korean Steakhouse is the creation and enterprise of Simon Kim, a restaurateur of Korean-American descent. Its inaugural establishment began operations in 2017 within the Flatiron District of New York City. Since then, it has been honored with a prestigious Michelin star and numerous awards from the James Beard Foundation. Notably, COTE stands as the sole Korean barbecue restaurant worldwide to hold a Michelin star. The brand expanded with a second venue opening in February 2021 in the Miami Design District.
The name COTE () translates to flower, blossom, bloom, beauty, or essence.
History
Both COTE locations in New York and Miami are under the ownership of Simon Kim, who was born in Seoul before relocating to Long Island at the age of 13. Prior to founding COTE, Kim managed Piora, a Michelin-starred restaurant situated in the West Village, which has since closed. His vision fuses upscale American steakhouse elements with traditional Korean barbecue, reflecting his bicultural background.
COTE distinguishes itself by dry aging steaks on-site and holds the distinction of being New York’s only Korean steakhouse equipped with a dedicated dry aging room. The head chef, David Shim, brings experience from his tenure at M. Wells and L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon. Victoria James serves as Beverage Director and is recognized for her wine expertise.
In October 2018, Kim launched Undercote, an intimate cocktail lounge located below COTE’s New York restaurant. The Miami branch includes a specialized Vegetable Fermentation Lab.
A new COTE location is planned to open on the Las Vegas Strip at The Venetian Las Vegas in October 2025.
Reception
COTE has received several honors from the esteemed James Beard Foundation, including Best New Restaurant in 2018 and Outstanding Wine Program awards in both 2019 and 2020.
Within its first year, COTE New York was awarded its initial Michelin star, with the Michelin Guide commending its notably distinctive wine selection. In 2022, the Miami venue also earned a Michelin star.
Pete Wells of The New York Times lauded COTE for offering superior quality beef compared to any other Korean BBQ establishments in New York City.
See also
- List of Korean restaurants
- List of Michelin-starred restaurants in New York City
- List of Michelin-starred restaurants in Florida
- List of restaurants in Miami
External links
- Articles with short description
- Michelin-starred Asian restaurants in Manhattan
- Flatiron District
- Korean restaurants in Manhattan
- Michelin-starred restaurants in Florida
- Restaurants in Miami
- Asian restaurants in Florida
- Asian-American culture in Florida
- Michelin-starred Korean restaurants
- Korean barbecue restaurants