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  "slug": "seoul-salon",
  "name": "Seoul Salon",
  "url": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/seoul-salon",
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  "cuisine": "Korean",
  "neighborhood": "Hudson Yards",
  "neighborhoodPage": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/hudson-yards",
  "spaceTypes": [
    "Private Room"
  ],
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  "capacityDetails": "Private room (up to 10); Mezzanine (up to 34)",
  "description": "Seoul Salon transforms group dining into an intimate Korean feast where conversation flows as freely as the soju in their tucked-away private rooms and elevated mezzanine space. The Hudson Yards gem excels at creating those memorable nights where sharing banchan becomes a ritual and each dish—from their expertly grilled galbi to house-made kimchi—sparks genuine connection around the table. Whether you're celebrating with 8 colleagues in the cozy private room or hosting 30 friends on the mezzanine, the restaurant's authentic flavors and welcoming atmosphere turn any gathering into the kind of dinner people talk about for months.",
  "priceRange": "$$",
  "typicalSpendPerPerson": {
    "min": 30,
    "max": 70,
    "currency": "USD"
  },
  "rating": 4.6,
  "reviewCount": 733,
  "address": "28 W 33rd St, New York, NY 10001, USA",
  "phone": "(646) 628-4628",
  "website": "https://seoulsalon.com",
  "email": null,
  "coordinates": {
    "lat": 40.7483116,
    "lng": -73.98662440000001
  },
  "hours": [
    "Monday: 5:30 PM to 12:00 AM",
    "Tuesday: 5:30 PM to 12:00 AM",
    "Wednesday: 5:30 PM to 12:00 AM",
    "Thursday: 5:30 PM to 1:00 AM",
    "Friday: 5:00 PM to 3:00 AM",
    "Saturday: 5:00 PM to 3:00 AM",
    "Sunday: 5:30 PM to 12:00 AM"
  ],
  "amenities": {
    "reservable": true,
    "goodForGroups": true,
    "outdoorSeating": false,
    "servesBrunch": false,
    "servesLunch": null,
    "servesDinner": true,
    "wheelchairAccessibleEntrance": true,
    "wheelchairAccessibleSeating": true
  },
  "businessStatus": "OPERATIONAL",
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    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/seoul-salon-3.jpg",
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  "groupDining": {
    "summary": "Groups book the semi-private back rooms for birthdays, bachelor parties and friend dinners, ordering shareable Korean plates and cocktails.",
    "notes": [
      "Reviewers describe small rooms at the back that are semi-private from the main dining room, though one found the lighting dim.",
      "One large party reported a $40 per person minimum that was not disclosed before reserving, plus automatic 20% gratuity on bigger tables.",
      "Food is ordered a la carte and shared; several say a bigger group lets you try more dishes, but some plates are sized for 2 to 3.",
      "Outside birthday cakes carry a $25 fee and staff declined to hold a cake before dinner."
    ],
    "pros": [
      "Semi-private back rooms separate from the main dining room",
      "Servers attentive and recommend dishes based on party size",
      "Shareable plates and creative cocktails suit a group hang",
      "Generous portions at fair prices per reviewers"
    ],
    "cons": [
      "Undisclosed $40 per person minimum for large parties",
      "Automatic 20% gratuity added for bigger groups; $25 cake fee",
      "Reservations cancelled on short notice for private events; dining room gets loud"
    ],
    "occasions": [
      "group dinner",
      "birthday dinner",
      "bachelor party",
      "friends night out"
    ],
    "reviewsConsidered": 39,
    "updatedAt": "2026-09-20"
  },
  "updatedAt": "2026-09-20"
}