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Omakase Dinner: Bonyeon at the Chef’s Counter

Sat, September 27, 2025

  • First Seating 4:45 PM

    Second Seating 7:45 PM

    Pier 57

    25 11th Ave

    New York, NY 10011

  • Internal Chef's Counter

    $400

    External Chef's Counter

    $350

A Korean Steak Experience for Platform’s Exclusive Dinner Series

This exclusive steak omakase features a private reception followed by an exceptional 14-course tasting menu by Michelin-starred chef Sangtae Park of Chicago’s Bonyeon. This intimate dinner is timed with Chuseok, the mid-autumn Korean harvest festival, and will featurepremium beef cuts rarely seen outside of Korea.

Master Sommelier Kyungmoon Kim, formerly of New York’s Michelin three-starred Jungsik, will curate beverage pairings with premium sakes and traditional Korean spirits to further enhance each dish.

There are only two seatings available, limited to 11 chef’s counter seats each.

Menu to be determined by the Bonyeon team based on seasonal availability closer to the day of the dinner.

Dietary Restrictions: Due to the nature of the tasting menu and specialty ingredients in each course, dietary accommodations cannot be made for this experience. Please note that most courses do include gluten and soy.


Seatings:

First Seating
4:45 P.M. Cocktail Reception
5:00 P.M. Dinner

Second Seating
7:45 P.M. Cocktail Reception
8:00 P.M. Dinner

*The entire experience will be approximately 2.5 hours.

* Due to the extremely limited quantity of seats at this event, all discounts, including JBF Patron discounts, cannot be applied.

Additional Information

Event Policy

Reservation Policy:

All reservations are non-refundable and must be made in advance. Should the event be cancelled due to any unforeseen circumstances, JBF will offer a range of options, including ticket exchanges, the option to donate tickets, or a full refund. For more information, contact platformbyjbf@jamesbeard.org.

Alcohol Disclaimer:

James Beard Foundation events permit guests age 21 years and older to attend events where alcoholic beverages are served.

Dietary/Food Restrictions Policy:

Events at Platform by JBF are special one-night-only menus and we do not offer a la carte menus. If you have serious food allergies, we will work with the visiting chef team to do our best to accommodate but cannot guarantee that alternate options will be available for every course.

Questions? Check out our Platform FAQ page.

Terms

Tickets to events held at Platform at Pier 57 by the James Beard Foundation cover the cost of food, education and a unique dining experience. Meals are prepared by culinary masters from all regions of the United States and around the world. Unless otherwise stated, alcoholic beverages are provided on a complimentary basis and are not included in the ticket price.

James Beard Foundation events permit guests age 21 years and older to attend events where alcoholic beverages are served.