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Chef’s Dinner with Sam Yoo

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Join us for a special two‑night chef’s dinner with Sam Yoo, the acclaimed chef behind New York City favorites Golden Diner and Golden Hof. Offered on Friday and Saturday evening, this intimate dining experience features a multi‑course, prix fixe menu that reflects Yoo’s thoughtful, playful approach to contemporary American cooking, informed by Korean influences and classic diner sensibilities.

Each night, guests will enjoy a carefully curated progression of dishes that highlight seasonal ingredients, bold flavors, and the signature creativity that have made Golden Diner and Golden Hof standout destinations.

Tickets are $150 ($145/members), reserve your spot online or with Box Office at (479) 657-2335 today.

MENU

Hamachi “Sujeongwa” Crudo
persimmon, ginger-cinnamon vinaigrette, pine nuts

Lobster Chawanmushi
gochujang infused lobster broth, potato threads, royal Ossetra caviar

Black Truffle Sausage Chicken Ballotine
prosciutto, mortadella & parmesan Tuscan bean salad à la Dipalo’s, bitter green salad

Vietnamese Iced Coffee Tres Leches
cocoa nibs, Chantilly cream, lemon

 

*This menu has been carefully designed by Chef Sam and his team to be enjoyed as intended. To ensure a consistent and exceptional experience for all guests, we’re unable to accommodate allergen changes. 

About the Chef

Sam Yoo is a Korean American chef and native New Yorker who made his mark on the city’s culinary scene with the 2019 opening of Golden Diner, where he reimagines classic diner fare through an Asian American lens. A love letter to the surrounding neighborhoods of Chinatown, Little Italy, and the Lower East Side, Golden Diner has earned national acclaim, most recently landing on The New York Times’ list of “100 Best Restaurants in NYC.” In 2025, Yoo expanded his vision with Golden HOF, a Korean Bar & Grill that celebrates his heritage with inventive takes on Korean cuisine.