A contemporary expression of Japanese and Korean cuisine, executed with precision and quiet confidence. The open kitchen offers a transparent stage for the chefs' craft, adding a sense of immediacy and authenticity to the experience. The seven-course tasting menu unfolds with thoughtful progression, each dish presenting a distinct identity while maintaining harmonious balance. Flavors are nuanced yet expressive, textures deliberate, and presentation restrained but elegant. The meal builds anticipation course by course, culminating in a dining experience that feels both composed and inspired. Though the setting carries the casual ambiance of an open food court, the cuisine itself possesses the refinement and depth of a dedicated fine dining establishment. In a more intimate standalone setting, this would undoubtedly be a destination I would return to frequently. read more

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"I felt like I died and went to food heaven." "Flavor bomb." These were just some of the things I said about Ddobar as I was taking my time eating each course, trying to savor every bite. Ddobar has been on my radar for some time but took a while to visit simply because I do not work nor live in the city. The few times I was in the city and tried to book, it was either closed for the day or booked up for a private event. Finally the stars aligned and I made it. Unfortunately by then they no longer offer the chef studio tasting menu for $135, only the yubu tart tasting menu for $75 per person. The chef assured me that they kept many of the most popular items on the smaller menu. Now I'm just going to straight out say this was one of the best meals I have had in my life. Not only was it delicious but incredibly unique. A true standout. Every course was also beautiful presented and just felt so elevated. Truly the art of a Michelin star chef. I forgot that I was sitting in a food hall. LOL. I left incredibly full and floating through cloud nine. Sadly they did not have the earl grey soft serve which was what caught my eye to this establishment in the first place. I may have to find an excuse to come back soon! It is unfortunate but I was told the tasting menu will be gone end of March as the chefs sounds like they will be venturing out to different projects elsewhere. Go while you still can and show them some love! read more

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Ddobar is smack in the middle of Oily Oily Market, which is a small food court. On the night we went the market was hosting bingo night so it was perhaps not the best way to experience an elevated, sit down, dining experience. Between making the reservation and the actual date they changed the tasting menu price from $75 to $55, but now offer optional shared plates, on this occasion Octopus and Oxtail, which our threesome added. The Chef Studio menu remains at $135, with more courses and elevated ingredients. I had a glass of Sancerre to go with my meal and it went well with it all. Fluke - I enjoyed the opener with crisp apple and as wasabi foam. This perk my palate up in anticipation for more. Scallop - This was my favorite dish of the evening - brown butter dashi with the perfectly cooked scallop. I could bathe in it. Octopus (optional Share Plate): I loved the romesco with this and it had a good flavor, very tender octopus. Yubu Tarts (Trio) - These are Ddobar's signature item. For me, I don't know if a fried tofu pouch is the best seafood delivery vehicle for me. I enjoyed the Hirasama and the Botan Ebi, but was a little disappointed with the black cod. I felt the cut was too thin to convey the buttery texture and deep flavor. Salmon - I believe this received a Sous vide treatment and it was perfectly cooked - even a little rare inside. The flavor was great. Enjoyed this a lot. Oxtail (optional Share Plate): This was delicious and tender as oxtail usually is, but I felt it could have been a little more tender with some parts difficult to separate from the bone. Chicken: I found this a bit weird. The chicken was ground and shaped like a cylinder on a skewer coated in gochujang and parmesan cheese. It felt overly processed to me. Earl Grey: Outstanding with the fleur de sel magnifying the bergamot flavor. Of course I said I would take seconds when offered. I was very happy with my Ddobar experience. I would come back as I see any changes or additions they make to the menu. I enjoy the chef to diner setup and the ability to see behind the scenes of such a well run, organized kitchen. read more

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October 2025: this marks my fourth visit to a tried and true favorite. When my friends asked me where I'd like to go for my birthday, this was the spot. The "kitchen to table" setup is the best way to get the freshest and most intimate dining experience at a restaurant. From any seat, you can watch the action. See the Chef and his team put your tasting plates together. It's amazing still, each time I'm here, to see them operate in this small, open kitchen. The fresh foam, the sous vide cooking, the pan seared scallops (with brown butter dashi) searing on the hot pan. It's an outstanding dish. No shame, drank all of that broth without my spoon. The tasting menu has changed since my last visit. (Now $55 pp vs the old $75 pp, and they now offer two sharing plates that they never served before). The octopus and oxtail sharing plates are a must try. Nice sharing portions and the flavors in each dish, just outstanding cooking principles here. Loved it. The surprise elements in both were the sauce and the accompaniments (see menu). During the tasting, I not only admired the food but the plates as well. Each piece featured stunning bowls and plates. Truly a great dining experience. The Chef even offered us a refill on our Earl Grey ice cream with fleur de sel. My favorite dish was the scallops of course, and the Apple, wasabi foam with fluke. Outstanding. Totally recommend. read more

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DDOBAR is such a gem! It's tucked away in the corner of olly olly so it took us a lap before we found it. We decided to go with the $55 per person tasting menu and split the octopus share plate. Each dish was delicious - my favorites were the scallops, the octopus share plate, and the yubutarts. The earl grey ice cream was the perfect way to end the meal, and we were stuffed by the end. The service was great as well, very attentive. We went on a weekday without a reservation and were able to sit at the bar - at one point the bar was completely full but all of the tables were open. The ambiance was better than expected: very elevated for a food hall and still intimate even though trivia night was going on at the adjacent bar. read more

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I know most people hit up DDOBAR at Olly Olly Market for their 7-course tasting menu during dinner which is the star of the show, but I had a taste for ramen and stopped by during lunch hours (Tuesday-Friday, 12-2:30PM) for something quick and light and I'm so glad I did! They recently added ramen to their lunch menu so I had to check it out. Service was quick and it's inside a food court but the ambiance is still nice. I had the Tonkotsu ramen with pork belly, beansprouts, and scallions which was flavorful and rich without feeling too heavy. The YubuTarts (aka elevated inari sushi)? Delish. I tried the Spam & Egg musubi ($5) which was just enough for a little bite without the bloat. They offer a few extra toppings if you want to customize, but the small, focused menu really delivers. If you're in the mood for a quick, flavorful lunch or just need a ramen fix without committing to a full dinner experience, this spot hits the mark. read more

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Overall: B // 4 stars Casual upscale dining available in Olly Olly Market along the Chelsea Piers featuring a unique Korean-forward Asian fusion tasting menu. Opted for the light 8-course version of the menu at an affordable $55 tasting, which serves as great for a light meal. I think everything is executed well, but the meal is most ideal for those who can tolerate dairy and meats to the fullest extent. (Fluke: A) - The wasabi foam carries the dish here with an immaculate subtleness that covers high surface area. The fluke is tender and powered by the foam, with apple that adds texture two ways as well as a delicate pine nut. (Hiramasa Yubu: B) - Firm white fish that works with the citrus notes; the yubu adds a powerful sweetness as well. For those who are dairy tolerant, the yuzu crema seems like it would be the perfect balance. (Botan Ebi: C) - Shrimp is tender and sweet, but the yubu is sweetener and slightly overpowers the shrimp. (Black Cod: A) - The warmth and char added from the torched miso flavor is divine, especially when contrasted with the sweet yubu. The flake salt also adds here, but borders saline-forward. (Scallop: A) - Beautifully cooked and sliced scallop with a crisp sear and tender interior; the dashi brown butter broth adds a light butter note, stronger sweetness, and a delicately umami dashi citrus that is captivating. (Salmon: A) - Perfectly pink in the middle and still firm block of Salmon that was sous vide. The nori sabayon adds a delicate grassy note, and paired with the spinach and small bits of crunchy potato chips, this was a lighthearted bite that works well. (Chicken: B) - Yangnyeom style sauce that is sweet and spicy, paired with a tender, non-fried chicken that tastes great. For dairy tolerant individuals, this also adds a parmesan coating, which would develop a depth of flavor drawn out from the saline in the cheese. (Fruit: B) - Reasonable substitute of the earl grey ice cream with soybean powder (which sounds amazing) for the lactose intolerant; the fruit is cut well, perfectly ripe, and sweet. Food: +1 Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: E Menu: +2 Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats read more

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Located in a small food hall. We made a reservation and had our choice of the higher or lower end of the counter seating. We opted for the lower end (bingo night was going on closer to the higher end, and it was cool to watch the chefs at work from the lower end). We went with the $55 Tasting Menu and added the two sharable plates (Octopus $19 and Oxtail $38): -Fluke: the wasabi was interesting with the foam texture! It tasted very mellowed out. The fresh apples and fish complimented each other -Scallop: great nuttiness from the brown butter and saltiness from the dashi, which combined well with perfectly seared scallop -Share plate - Octopus with Romesco and Almond: has a good kick to it! Super tender octopus, super buttery crisp toast, and extra crisp from the almond slices -Yuba Tarts: their signature tofu pockets (similar to inari sushi) --Hiramasa with Yuzu Crema: a bit overpowered by the yuzu crema and yuba, but love the brightness --Botan Ebi with Ikura: the botan ebi was so silky in texture! Nice hint of sweetness with the saltiness of ikura --Black Cod with Caramelized Miso: Char was perfect, but otherwise overpowered by the yuba and miso -Salmon: great tender texture from being sou vide. There was add softness from the spinach. A balance of textures came from the bit of crunch of the potato chips, and the airiness of the Nori Sabayan foam -Share plate - Oxtail with Fingerling Potatoes and Shiitake: lots of flavor, which the shiitake soaked up! The potatoes were crispy. Definitely worth getting every last bite off the bone! -Chicken: was tender and juicy with a really good kick and flavor from the gochujang. Parmesan is a great balance because it's strong enough to not be overpowered. The chicken was overpowered though, so maybe a stronger flavored meat is needed to add extra flavor. -Earl Grey (Soft Serve): such a good bergamot flavor, which was amped up with the fleur de sel salt We were offered another serving of soft serve, which I declined because of my lactose intolerance, but my fellow diners happily partook. -Complimentary Coconut Macaron: crisp outside and very coconut-y inside For drinks I went with a La Croix (Plain or Grapefruit). I went for the grapefruit. My fellow diners went with wine. With the share plates, it was the right amount of food. I do want to try the more expensive tasting menu. read more

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Easy 5 stars!!! Food was amazing and pretty good value too. We got the $55pp menu and we left very full and satisfied. I was concerned about the ambiance at first considering it's in a food hall but it was surprisingly intimate. Service was great too; the chef gave us an extra portion of the earl grey ice cream because he overheard us raving about it! We also got complimentary coconut macaroons at the end. Overall would recommend this spot to everyone!! read more

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This is not your typical omakase experience - inspired by korean yubu (fried tofu pockets), Michelin-starred chef Jiho Kim brings a fresh perspective to the format with two inventive tasting menus at DDO BAR, all centered around yubu tarts.   We chose the 13-course yubu tasting menu at $75. From the creativity and attention to detail to the use of premium ingredients, every course felt thoughtful and refined that it was hard to pick a favorite. The menu also had a good ratio of raw and cooked toppings.   Most importantly, the pacing was just right--we never felt rushed, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. It's a great spot for a casual date night or a relaxed catch-up with friends. As a bagel lover, I was impressed to see their reimagined Smoked Salmon with Everything Bagel into yubu! The Hiramasa was an indulgent bite, generously crowned with caviar for that extra touch of luxury. My friend couldn't stop raving about the Scallop, finished with a drizzle of brown butter dashi.   Moving forward to some special and unexpected toppings: The Duck Pastrami was a standout with its smoky and peppery taste. The sweet Korean Beef Tartare reminded me of bulgogi. While the Pork Belly with Mushroom Pickle, served with a piece of lettuce, felt like a playful nod to kbbq.   But what really caught us off guard in the best way were the desserts. The Earl Grey Soft Serve sprinkled with sea salt might just be the BEST dessert I've ever had, and the portion was generous. It was rich with tea flavor even by my standard, subtly savory. Our server also surprised us with mini coconut treats. At that point, we both agreed they've truly mastered the art of dessert. read more

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I had high hopes that the food and concept would be great here, and I can confirm that we all enjoyed it! The dishes are highly curated and well thought out. The scallop dish with dashi broth & tuna tataki were probably my favorite. The yubu adds a refreshing tart to each of the sushi pieces - I was pleasantly surprised by this. 13 courses is a lot and I was stuffed by the 10th. This was well worth the price. It's still an underrated place. It's not that busy and I didn't need a reservation to get seated on a Friday night with 3 people. The main downside is the atmosphere. It's in a food hall, and right next to us in the open space was some Rihanna night dance party that was getting rowdy lol. read more

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overall food and fresh food but nothing wow-ing that would make me recommend to friends. the DDOBAR tasting menu: - Fluke: woah flavor explosion, sweet tartness from the apple cubes with super fresh and soft fluke with hint of wasabi at the end - scallop: very sweet and buttery with a hint of cinnamon - yubu tarts: i actually really liked the tofu skin pockets, added a nice sweetness to each bite!!! the hirsmasa was really good with a big bump of caviar , botan ebi was super creamy and fresh, black cod was surprisingly really good with a hint of jalapeño - salmon: very basic but fresh - chicken: what was this?? chicken sausage coated with gochujang sauce well grey soft serve: SO YUM THEY GAVE US FREE SECONDS HEHEHE read more

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The restaurant is in the middle of the food court, and has counter space only. It is worth making a reservation! We tried the chef studio tasting menu and really enjoyed all the dishes. There is a good degree of variety, and they are all very nicely presented, and taste great. I didn't feel entirely full at the end but very much enjoyed the meal and the service. read more

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Happiness is just a meal away at a creative, affordable, delightful and surprising meal like the ones I've had at DDOBAR. I've eaten here twice now, once for the standard $75 tasting menu and another time for the upgraded $135 one and was wowed by the flavors. They even got me to try duck (a meat I don't include in my diet)-- I did not want to miss out on whatever the skilled chefs had to throw my way, down to the incredible earl grey soft serve at the end. The strange digs might explain the relatively low price point for such an incredible meal. It's one of the stands inside the food hall Olly Olly Market, located waaaay on the west side past 11th avenue, and the chef's table is not at all shielded from the onlookers playing Pop-a-shot or ordering a smoothie from a surrounding stands a few feet away. I've seen omakase hosted in other food halls before so I know it's not unprecedented but I'd imagine a lot of people might find the dichotomy between fancy meal and cacophonous food hall mismatched. The service and flavors do make up for it though, as I've found myself here twice now and would easily say yes to going back. I went from being someone who meticulously researched every course of every meal before deciding to venture to a restaurant, to someone who is now alright with being surprised, so I don't want to tell you too much. Here's a little taste: Cacio e pepe pudding to whet the appetite, the likes of everything salmon, torched squid, lobster foam, and charred scallop, and many of these bites served atop inari-- sweet tofu skin. It really works, and I find myself regularly fantasizing about the ebi bite. I'll keep an eye out for when this Michelin starred chef reopens his other restaurant, Joomak Banjum in a new location soon. read more

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I took my fiance here for his birthday dinner last week and enjoyed our experience! The restaurant is located inside a food court. We had a 7:30 RSVP and were seated at the counter immediately. We both got the Chef Studio Tasting at $135 and ordered a bottle of sake to share. We started with the poached oyster which was good. Then moved on to the Madai which was amazing. They used apple (instead of watermelon which was written on the menu) and had a citrusy foam that I loved. The next dish was cooked scallop with a gochujang crisp. The crisp was so good! On to the Yubu tasting - I personally love inari and always get this at buffets haha. I liked all of the 4 we were given but felt the taste of the inari flavor took away from the pieces. Regardless, all delish bites! For the next course, we were given toro tartare with seaweed crisps. There was no fillet mignon to be seen (also written in the menu) though I heard the party next to us ask about this and the chef said they were out of it. This was still a tasty course. The lobster carpaccio and crabmeat risotto were also good bites. My fiance has a slight crab allergy so they replaced his with a truffle risotto that was delicious. The last two courses were a anago toast and a truffle wagyu taco. Both good. We ended our meal with a refreshing earl grey ice cream and even got extra since it was the end of the night! They also gave us two coconut macarons Overall a good meal but keep in mind some inconsistencies with the menu. I would've appreciated knowing ahead of time what would be swapped/excluded. read more

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I read a blog about great places to eat in Chelsea, and DDOBAR specifically piqued my interest. I was looking for a different foodie experience, and what really caught my attention was DDOBAR being a Korean omakase. I also appreciated the affordability. It was $75 for the lunch menu, which I felt was a steal. I've never been to the Olly Olly market, so it was cool exploring the establishment and seeing what other restaurants it had to offer. DDOBAR was very casual and unassuming, but you get a full blown 11-course meal. I made reservations for 12pm on a Saturday. Initially I had made a reservation for 3 then had to update my reservation for 2. We did end up having a 3rd person show up, and we're so grateful that DDOBAR was able to accommodate our friend after all. We unanimously enjoyed the overall experience - from the service to presentation to food. The flavor combinations were indeed unique, and I loved the yubutarts (sweet tofu rice bags) used as the bed of the nigiri fish. Almost every course we tried, one of the 3 of us would say, "I could eat 5 of those." Even the cacio e pepe, which I've read some Yelpers' aversion to, was a hit among the 3 of us. I felt that we had the perfect amount of food; I didn't feel uncomfortably stuffed nor under fed. read more

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What an incredible food experience! Located in a food hall, this was ideal for our family. Our young kids were able to enjoy pizza from another vendor inside the hall. We opted for the more expensive menu and were so glad we did. Everything was so unique and fresh. The oysters to start were so yummy and different! The service was top notch. Great booze selection with wine, champagne, sake and beer. Highly recommend! read more

DDOBAR is in a super casual location, but it really bats above its weight. We did the Chef's Studio Tasting for $135 each and it was one of my favorite tastings I've done in New York City. Every single course hit. The scallop and risotto courses in particular were transcendent This place is awesome and really walked the line of fancy but fun! We got the vibe that the chefs are serious about the food, but don't take themselves too seriously. Would definitely recommend to friends! Thank you for a delicious meal and a fun night! read more

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Went on a Friday night just coming in from Seattle. It's like a food court, but walked into drag queen night. Kinda fun, if you're open to that. Shared a bottle of prosecco and some octopus since we had just had dinner. Service was good and we enjoyed our time there. Want to go back for their tasting menu. read more

The service. The food. The staff. The food court. It was a wonderful place. I was going to see if I could walk-in the other night, but I changed my mind for no particular reason. I went home and looked on their Facebook to discover that they closed in March. DDO Bar, you will be missed! I have only find here twice, but both times were memorable. Thank you. read more

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I should have known they wouldn't have the full tasting menu during lunch time, but I was hopeful. But the staff was very kind and asked what I would like from the dinner tasting menu and they would ask the chef if he'd accommodate making them a la carte. The meal in itself was delicious and surprising. If you read the menu; it doesn't sound too different from typical omakases...but it is. Let's talk Yubu tart. I am not a fan of inari. The fried sweetened tofu skin stuffed with rice, is not something I enjoy because it's typically too sweet for me. But the pairings here worked well. It definitely has a sweet note, but is paired with complementary ingredients to provide the right flavor profile. However, there was one dish where I didn't think it worked well; the botan ebi. It wasn't bad, but it ended up tasting too sweet and the ebi getting lost in the yubu tart. The other dish that wasn't bad, but was probably a bit more lackluster, was the cacio e pepe dish. I love egg yolks so it didn't both me, but in comparison with all of the delicious items in the meal; this didn't have the same impression. Now the standouts - the wagyu... this was a refreshing take on the wagyu part of the omakase. It wasn't your typical seared piece on top on rice and uni. This was special. The sliced wagyu was melt in your mouth and the flavors/textures were delightful. - crab risotto; textural wonderful, full of cheesy crabby flavor that plays up the natural sweetness of the crab - scallop; seared perfectly and doused with brown butter dashi I completely demolished - fluke with whatever addicting broth that was. There was vinegar a touch of spice and it was a perfect digestif Everything else was on point, but these were the lacklusters and the stars. Service was very kind and I appreciated the willingness to check on extending the C lunch tasting menu! The seating isn't ideal as the noise is dependent on who is sitting around in the food hall, but for the price and quality of this tasting menu; I'd happily return (and probably will next month). read more

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Great food and service. Ambiance less appealing but no matter. Was a pleasant experience and food was quiet surprisingly good read more

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Delicious from the first bite to the last. A prefixe packed with flavor and creativity, all in a relaxing and laid back atmosphere. Each bite was heaven and the price is right! If they keep up this consistency, I'd say it's Michelin star worthy. Highly recommended and I'll look to come back to see how they continue to evolve. read more

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Everything was great! Really enjoyed the sea scallop. Price was very reasonable for the level of food.

Solid 4/4.5 for a food court tasting menu! At 8PM, it wasn't super loud or crowded. Staff was absolutely fantastic all night. As for the food, I did not know what to expect from the Yubutarts as I'm not huge on tofu, but it worked! The seafood was fresh and flavor of everything was pretty good. Some pieces were definitely on the sweeter side. For dessert, we got the Earl Grey ice cream with salt. This was delicious!! I was super excited when the chef asked if we wanted another serving of ice cream. Don't mind if I do! Overall, fun experience and would come back to try the $135 option read more

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I came here to celebrate my girlfriends birthday and everything about this spot was amazing! Each course was beautifully plated, well thought out, to an extent experimental, and very delicious. Some of the more unique ones were Fluke with foamed wasabi and Duck Pastrami! They also prepared a little cake that was complimentary which had one million sprinkles and a jammy filling. The earl grey ice cream is actually something I will be thinking about for a long time! One thing of note is that they have 2 different menus and we wanted to try one of each but were not allowed to do as it would interrupt their flow - makes sense. I guess we would have to come back very soon. Their $75 Yubu Tart Tasting is honestly a huge steal in comparison to most omakase spots in NYC. read more

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Excellent tasting menu. My partner and I tried the yubu tart tasting menu of $75. Great quality. When my partner and I debriefed on the menu, as a couple does after a date night, we really weren't sure what our favorite was. So many of them were memorable bites, and courses were made up of all different types of proteins. Not just seafood but courses like chicken, pork (belly), wagyu, and ofc different seafood like scallops, shrimp, fish. A lot of unique flavor pairings and not like a typical omakase. Not saying it's above other omakase spots in NYC, but it is unique and unexpected. I don't go to omakase too often in NYC because so many experiences have become redundant and also focus on quick churning of seats, that it puts a damper on the eating experience. Ddobar is located in a food market which has its pros and cons. It's a little less elevated of an experience since it's in more casual food market, but you get the full view of the entire (small) kitchen space, and traffic isn't super high, so you get to enjoy each bite at your own pace. Service was nice, as the staff is friendly and again - they don't rush! Yay!! I'd recommend to friends and those reading this review. Go enjoy Ddobar! read more

Overall: 4.6/5 (dine in) DDO BAR is located inside Olly Olly Market. They highly recommend reservations but we were super lucky and got a seat for two for late lunch on a Thursday after calling in. It was our last meal in New York so my friend and I wanted something good before flying out. She wanted sushi and we never tried Korean omakase before so we decided on this place. We both got the lunch tasting menu ($75) and have the option to add uni ($15) on the tuna hand roll. The food really stimulated my taste buds since every single item was so unique in terms of flavor profile so you never know what to expect. You can watch the staff work with such precision and attention to detail to create theses masterpieces. Cacio e Pepe: This is a poached egg yolk with parmesan cheese. Very savory and the egg yolk was so creamy. Great combination that was well-balanced. Fluke: The fluke came with green grape, tomatillo, and a foam that I think is made from the grapes as well. The green grapes were really sweet while the foam had a very subtle taste. The fluke was a bit too cold for my liking but fresh. Seared Scallop With Brown Butter Dashi & Caramelized Bonito: The scallop was good but the star of the show was the brown butter dashi. It was so good, I slurped it down like soup. Hiramasa, Yozu Creme Fraiche With Radish with Golden Osetra Caviar: Wow this combo was fire! If you guys know me, I'm not a huge fan of caviar but this one was the perfect pair for the hiramasa. Chef's kiss~ Botan Ebi: This came with egg salad inside the inari with single ikura. This was just okay and my least favorite of everything I tried. Salmon With Everything Bagel Seasoning & Horesradish: This was good but tasted 'simple' compared to the beginning dishes. Butter Poached Lobster, Nori Sabayon: I liked the sabayon but the lobster was a little underwhelming. Yubu Gunkan With Tuna Tataki: This was just okay. Duck Pastrami with Duck Rillette: Tender and yummy. Not sure what it was about this combo but it took me awhile to realize the meat they used was duck. Galbi Daikon Radish With Crispy Leek: This was a great way to end the savory meal. The galbi almost melted in my mouth and was so satisfying. Earl Grey Ice Cream: This had some strong, bold flavors. Unfortunately, I wasn't a fan. 2022 Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé ($19/glass): Never had wine with sushi before so this was a first. It's hard for me to find a good rosé but this one was tasty. It felt like an individualized experience even though we were in a food court. We left feeling satisfied and happy with our meal. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area! read more

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Located inside Olly Olly Market, it's on the back, you need to walk towards the end to be able to see their counter/. There are some higher counter seats and some lower ones. Either seems fine, but when the chef introduced each dish the voice is so soft that we could barely hear him. In the end we just mostly looked at the menu what we are eating We all got the $75 option with add on Uni. Chef advised that everyone order the same package. The first course came out none of us like it. A weird combination of egg yolk and cheese. The food gets better. The highlights are the scallops and the shrimp piece. The nigiri piece they use tofu wrapped rice which gives a sweet and savory flavor. And it really works well with some dishes. The uni $15 add on was very tiny, I wouldn't. Recommend it. The duck has no flavor even with chili oil on top. I would say it's an interesting experience. Overall very enjoyable, but I will probably not gonna come back again read more

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Bf and I had the yubu tart tasting menu on a cozy weekday evening, and we had an incredible time! Started off with a glass of champagne before launching into the very creative, seamless menu. We never waited too long for the next course, and the chefs were so kind and amazing at explaining each dish. Highlights for me: - cacio e pepe: this creamy, rich custard is the first course and it is sooo delicious and slightly sweet. the cracked pepper taste comes through but in a totally unique medium - scallop with brown butter dashi: perfectly cooked scallop, fell apart at the touch of the spoon. the broth was sooo delicious we drank it all - botan ebi with egg and ikura: I love ebi - salmon with everything bagel: I feel like this worked so well with the yubu wrapper! the cream cheese really made the flavors of a lox bagel come through - duck pastrami: they smoke this in the back and the duck was cooked perfectly, a hot dish that nicely broke up the cold fish dishes - duck mandu: we ordered this ala carte off the studio tasting menu and we were so glad we did! very generous portion of the same smoked duck with a delicious savory broth. - earl grey soft serve: such a perfect end to the night. the chef so kindly offered us seconds but I was stuffed! at $75 per person, ddobar has great value for an incredibly inventive and well done tasting menu! Portions were great and staff were so lovely! I wasn't sure what to think about the food court environment, but in the evening, it was actually very quiet and not disruptive. Highly recommend for a fun evening and unique bites! We will definitely be back to try the chefs studio tasting menu :) read more

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Food 9/10 $75 for 13 courses, a solid deal. Not the most traditional tasting menu, but I quite enjoyed it. Some of the dishes were too heavy on the sauce, but otherwise I think it was quite a creative attempt at fusing French/Italian with Korean. Atmosphere 6/10 You're seated at a bar inside a food court. Because our reservation was for dinner, the food court was empty, but it still isn't the ideal location imo. Service 8/10 I think it was fine. Nothing out of the ordinary. read more

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I had never heard of omakase with yubu tarts until I stumbled across this place and it was a very fun and memorable experience for me. The location itself was a bit confusing as I thought it was it's only restaurant building but it is actually inside a big complex and out in the open along with a few other restaruants. Yubu tarts are essentially the Korean equivalent of the Japanese inari which is sushi rice stuffed in a fried bean curd pocket. There are 2 menu options - 13 courses for $75 or 14 courses for $135. The difference for the 14 courses menu are different courses and includes the yubu tart tasting as well. I opted for the 13 courses and there were a few pieces that stood out to me and I wish I could've had more of them! I learned from the chef that there was a shop in Japan that started this years ago but they had closed after a while. So the chefs here decided to create a yubu style omakase in NYC and it is such a creative and delicious menu! They have many playful flavors that pair so well with the seafood such as citrusy notes in foam over the silkiest slice of fluke. Or incorporating various textures that come into one creamy union. Top pieces for me: 1) Botan Ebi with Egg and Ikura This had such a nice creamy texture and I could not get enough of it. I actually slowed down my chewing to really enjoy all the flavors. It felt like the shrimp itself was highlighted so well and I had nearly forgotten about the ikura on it. 2) Fluke This was another piece that I was intrigued by. There were these foam balls around it and they had such a nice citrusy taste that paired very well with the fish. 3) Lobster with Nori Sabayon Another piece that had a similar playful foam and just immediately melted in my mouth. 4) Scallop with Brown Butter Dashi and Lemon What a playful course! The scallop was perfect and the broth it sat in reminded me so much of ramen broth. There was a nice saltiness that was balanced so well with the acid from the lemon. It was like a nice zing every bite I took. I could see myself having noodles in that sauce. All the pieces were so creative and I really just enjoyed the experience. It was interesting to have the yubu because it gave it some subtle sweetness to it, making it different than the usual omakase I would have. Definitely check this place out if you are looking for a new omakase experience! The chefs are very kind, skilled and dedicated to their craft. If I return here, I would love to try their Chef Studio Tasting menu. read more

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Have you had KOREAN omakase??! This was such a delectable experience. I came here about a year ago when they were just selling food court dishes, and now coming back for the $75 experience meal, it was amazing to see how much they have improved! I see the creativity and passion for food in each dish and would recommend it to anyone coming to NYC. Duck nigiri was so good and the enoki mushroom. Some dishes may change based on the season too. Staff are all so friendly and makes sure you enjoy every meal. Very high end! Currently located in olly olly market but I feel they can have their own restaurant soon read more

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TLDR: the food is creative and unique, the setting is cool and different, and I will be adding this place to my list of recommendations for cool, new dining spots in NYC! SETTING: my partner made a Tuesday evening reservation at 8:15pm. This is located inside Olly Olly market on the west side. Given that, it is not like your typical restaurant- it's counter seating only and once the market closes down, it's pretty cool to have this space to yourself. I really like that this level of service and style of food is in an unassuming food hall, rather than a usual brick and mortar like you'd expect. FOOD: The food (and service) was the best part of our experience here, which is how it should be. We'd been to Joomak Banjum before (same creator), and loved our experience there. So we had a great time trying this new style of Korean upscale dining at DDOBAR. We enjoyed DDOBAR just as much, if not more, than Joomak Banjum! Every dish was expertly crafted, and the flavors really delicious. There was a good amount of food (we didn't go home needing McDonald's like usual with omakase) and each new item presented was unexpected and like nothing I've had before. SERVICE: the service was excellent. We got to speak with the chef de cuisine who was very gracious, knowledgeable, and friendly and pick his brain a little in what goes into making a menu such as this. I was blown away by the creativity yet little nostalgic notes of Korean food I grew up with sprinkled throughout the meal. VERDICT: uploading these pictures with this review has only made my mouth water at the memories! I will definitely be back! read more

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The highlight was the 4 yubuchobap from the chef's tasting menu. He uses high quality ingredients The dessert earl grey ice cream was the best ever and the chef even offered a refill read more

I love it when chefs get creative!! Ddo Bar has an entire tasting menu dedicated to yubu chobap (or inari sushi). The bites have layers of fish, tasty sauces, and yummy yubu wrapped rice. The perfect sweet and savory balance There are two options with the more expensive one offering extra bites & fancier ingredients. Our choice had a total of 13 courses and portions felt just right. yubu tart tasting $75* 처음 경험해보는 유부초밥 테이스팅 메뉴!! 상상도 못했던 조합인데 너무 잘어울린다. 역시 단짠은 진리 가격대도 좋고 퀄리티도 좋고 무엇보다 맛있다. 어렵지 않게 맛있달까...? 푸드코트에 있었어 캐주얼한 분위기가 단점이자 장점인듯. read more

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I had one of the best, most inspiring meals I've had in a while at Ddobar and I'm shocked that this place isn't fully booked. For $75, the basic tasting menu is such a steal. Highlights included an incredible brown butter dashi with scallops and bacon, a super creative seaweed sabayon, a delightful yuba wrapped around silky egg paired with botan ebi, and a lovely cacio e pepe inspired verrine. Shockingly, we were the only customers of the night; I was able to easily change my reservation from 7pm to 7:30pm because I was running late, and we got complimentary caviar and dessert sake. We had a marvelous experience and we're definitely coming back for both this menu and the premium menu. read more

Unique and delicious experience at DDOBAR this weekend. Lucky to get seats at this bar seating spot and went with the upgrade from the $75 to the $135 omakase and over 2+ hours enjoyed a really entertaining menu of some delicious bites served by a really attentive team of chefs / servers. There's too much to list, but the highlights were a salmon nigiri with everything bagel spices, a brilliant scallop with roasted corn. risotto with uni (a worth-it up charge) and the honeydew sorbet with fried prosciutto pieces. Plus a lot of really delicious and unique nigiri combinations. So much to like, and really great environment - fun to watch it all come together right in front of you. Definitely a winner. read more

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Solid omakase place! Came here for lunch last month - I made a reservation but there was plenty of availability, so you can probably just walk up. The omakase cost $75 per person with the option to add some items. For example, the galbi add on which one person in my party got is $15 extra. The menu was good but none of the fish pieces blew me away. One of the pieces I was looking forward to the most - salmon - was replaced with something else, despite the menu listing salmon. Some of my favorite items were actually the cacio pepe, scallop, and duck. These dishes actually had really great flavors, such as how the seasoning and chili oil(?) greatly enhanced the taste of the duck. One of the dishes that fell flat was the bass, which was the second dish. The chef even told us that we should feel free to combine the different ingredients on the plate and play with the flavors - I would have preferred for them to construct the perfect bite(s) for me. I've had more memorable omakase elsewhere (possibly because it was lacking my usual favorite pieces), but overall a decent omakase place to try if you're nearby. Location is in an indoor food plaza, so I'd probably try other restaurants if I went back. read more

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Located inside the food hall in Chelsea, DDOBAR provides a very casual prefix meal experience. The $75 prefix menu came with 13 bites to try and I felt satiated after the meal. There isn't much of a waitstaff here as they leave a container of water for you at your seat. read more

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