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Se Ja Meh provides denizens of the Financial District a convenient Korean food fix. The menu is traditional, with authenticity extending to tables equipped with gas-fired grilles. Do-it-yourself barbecues cover classic dishes like bulgogi and galbi, although marinades tend to be limited in flavor. Traditional bibimbop is served cold, or in a sizzling stone bowl hot enough to put an appealing crust on the rice. Kimchee on the side is fresh and crisp, although it lacks kick. More impressive is the mandoo gook egg drop soup, with savory meat and scallion dumplings finished in supple skins. A new year’s iteration is also offered, which adds sticky rice cake slices. The restaurant has expanded from its cramped original location into a roomy modern space. The feel is reminiscent of a corporate lobby, with stylish lighting fixtures, and walls and interior columns painted steel gray. Korean-style dark wood trims the tables, chairs, and stools. A small drinks bar stands to the left of the entrance, and an even smaller sushi bar turns out fresh maki, sushi, and sashimi in the back. — Ethan Wolff

Mandoo gook, $4; dubu sobegi, $6; jayook gui pork barbecue, $11