Wonderful Korean/Chinese meal at Octo! Went there on a reco from my cousin and Octo did not disappoint. Food: A-. Tang Soo Yuk in pork was the surprise best dish, followed by the Seafood JaJang Myun for 2, which we ordered twice! Flavors were tops... and I know my Korean food! Service: A. Our wait staff was well trained, prompt, and so nice. I gotta say I was happy overall and plan to return with friends (and cousin) at the next opportunity. The Peking Duck was good as was the Softshell crab - my favs in that order. Ambiance: B+. Was a nice interior. I did not love the bathroom set up, but it was fine. Overall, Octo is a winner! read more

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Stopped by for lunch when they just opened. The place wasn't that busy yet, but many were taking out orders. We ordered the gunset set, jajangmyeon, and avocado cream king prawns. The jajangmyeon was a little disappointing; the black bean sauce was watery, and the pork had too much cooking wine, which diluted its flavor. The avocado cream king prawns were huge, but without the batter, they were extra jumbo-sized shrimp. Can't taste any avocado, other than lemon mayo. Overpriced for six prawns. I do like that they used glutinous rice flour in the batter for frying; it makes it thin, but it gets soggy fast since they pour the sauce on top instead of dipping it, especially with the tangsuyuk. This is a place added to my list years ago, no clue it was in the Michelin Guide. Not sure if it's worth it, but it was beautifully presented. Not many Korean-Chinese restaurants in Koreatown. read more

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Koreanized Chinese food specialist on the outskirts of K-town. They serve the regular specialties, such as jjamppong and jjajjangmyeon. Sadly, the offerings do not have any vegetarian customizations, other than the mapo tofu "Szechuan set," which still comes with a shrimp sandwich even for vegetarians. The mapo tofu itself was decent, if a little bit on the bitter end. It's paired with a serving of fairly plain, but tasty vegetable fried rice. read more

Octo - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Yummy. Shareable dishes so great to come with a large group of friends. I've come here for casual dinner as well as a Chinese new year eve dinner. Their lunch deals are also pretty worth. read more

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I came to Octo on a weekend with a large group of friends and we split multiple dishes. It was great to try the sweet and sour pork, stir fried vegetables, and a spicy but savory chicken dish. I also got a bowl of jajangmeon (black bean noodles) and jjamppong (seafood noodles) to share. All the food was excellent and I would come back. All the dishes here were hot, flavorful, and fresh. After walking around New York City all morning, Octo was a nice place to rest my legs, enjoy good food, and catch up with friends. read more

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They have a solid lunch special. I got the Szechuan order and it was filling. They omitted the pork for me. Decor is nice. It was empty when I visited but I imagine it got busy later in the day. read more

Octo - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I had an overall good experience at Octo. I thought the dishes I ordered were very clean tasting. I liked how they had deals depending on the day. I thought the Jajangmyeon was just ok. It tasted homemade and for jajangmyeon that's not what you want to get when eating out. The tangsuyook was pretty good though. Service was fine. The ambiance is good; it looks pretty modern and clean. read more

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Treated myself to lunch today... had OCTO bookmarked for a bit, and decided to try their lunch menu. They offer a pretty good range of lunch sets... it's a decent deal considering it's midtown. Octo is spacious, with high ceilings and booth seats. I came solo, no reservations. Able to accommodate and seated me quickly. I like they offer hot tea... I got the Gunsan set, which comes with the Korean version sweet & sour pork (Tangsuyuk) and a spicy seafood noodle soup (Jjamppong). Sides with some pickled radish, cucumber, and poached dumplings. The dumplings were quite yummy! The seafood Jjamppong was good, love the spiciness on a wintry day. BUT the biggest left down was the Tangsuyuk... I love this dish in Korea... so I was quite disappointed when this dish lacked the "crunchy", "tangy" and the meat was too thick. The sauce got too stuck on the pork instead of a glaze... I think I would skip it next time, maybe get something else to try. Highlight - Would get the poached dumplings again! read more

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Solid spot for a last min reservation, but food is just okay. Reasonable prices though and lively atmosphere - Jellyfish salad (4/5): good but nothing special, super refreshing - Mushroom dumplings (3/5): mushroomy flavor but a bit too much skin to filling ratio - Pork tangsuyuk (3/5): nice crisp and not too heavy (very light dish actually), but a bit bland - Eggplant (4/5): great flavor and texture but eggplant could have been cooked with a bit more wok flavor - Steak truffle jajangmyeon (3.5/5): nice truffle flavor upon first bite, but the sauce itself ended up being too overpowering in the end. Very black bean forward. I enjoyed the texture of the noodles but there wasn't that much. Steak was cooked very well though! More on the rare side if you prefer that read more

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Very inventive fusion Chinese, Korean food with some French techniques into it. We were here with a big party for a company celebration and they were super attentive. The truffle duck is a must try, and so are ALL of their dumplings. It's unlike ANYTHING that you will have tried. If I had to pick a bone. It would be the price. It was quite pricey in both the food and the drinks. read more

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Came here on a Saturday night a bit past dinner rush and was seated immediately. We ordered the bossam, which came with plenty of meat but only 6 pieces of lettuce. We asked for extra lettuce in order to have the right number for the meat. At most Korean restaurants, extra lettuce does not cost extra. However, here they charge without saying! That aside, the jellyfish dish I thought would be like other Chinese restaurants. This one is super salty, and the part of jellyfish served is the head which is basically like eating cartilage. Other than that, their staple dishes are really good. The jajungmyeon with truffle steak is quite truffley and the steak is cooked to perfection. The crispy seared rice pot is also pleasant for a cold winter day. read more

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My org hosted a special dinner at Octo, and the staff were so considerate in accommodating our large party! All of the food was top-tier, everything from the chili eggplants to the pork tangsuyuk and jjamppong. The kimchi soup dumplings were particularly memorable as they were a cool twist on the classic soup dumpling with a bit of a kick to em. Truly a great quality Korean-Chinese restaurant with an elevated, modern interior and a diversity of options ranging from a classic jjajjangmyeon ($) to delicacies like their peking duck and seafood dishes ($$$) catering to various palates. They also have a great selection of cocktails/mocktails and everyone enjoyed their little scoop of their mango and matcha ice cream for dessert :) read more

Had dinner here the other night with my parents- we got the crispy chili chicken, beef ribs and pepper beef and mapo tofu. The flavor of everything was super delicious, the restaurant had great decor and a nice charming vibe, and staff was attentive. Excellent experience. read more

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This is pretty good spot if you craving jampong but you don't want to travel all the way to Jersey. There's a lot of space but it is popular so I would try to reserve or get a spot when it first opens. Pretty good service and I would definitely go here again. Cute date idea or even huge group of friends read more

Came for an early dinner and got seated right away. They have great customer service and staff are very friendly! Wasn't a big fan of the cucumbers, they lacked taste. But I did enjoy eating the jjampong and jajangmyeon. Tangsuyuk was also very dry and tough to chew. read more

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Incredibly modern and clean ambiance in this Korean Chinese fusion restaurant. Jjajangmyeon - may be the most decent place in manhatran; certainly better than hyo dong gak but still missing that umami. Tangsuyuk - large pieces of pork which honestly make it hard to eat but the meat is good quality and large portions. It's wildly bland as if there isn't even salt in the batter. They do provide soy sauce upon request. The traditional accompanying sauce is also pretty clean and uneventful which lends to the clean aesthetic kind of feel of the food here. The chopsticks are beautiful but so long. Like cooking chopstick long. And it makes it difficult to eat with them. They provide bibs upon request so you don't get the black bean sauce all of you. Kind, attentive service. read more

Octo - Tangsuyuk - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Did the tasting menu and it wasn't bad! Some courses were good and some were meh but nothing was affirmatively bad. We also added the soy crispy chicken bc of the rave reviews. I loved it but my husband didn't. Will want to return to try their king crab 3 ways! read more

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Octo was recommended by a friend, so we decided to meet there. After looking over the menu, we opted for the tasting menu -- and believe me, it's a lot of food. The tasting menu runs about $58 before tax. We also ordered mocktails, which were tasty but definitely overpriced for a non-alcoholic drink. The tasting menu included jellyfish salad, shrimp sandwich, kimchi dumpling, truffle shumai, Peking duck (5 pieces each), XO scallop, and black pepper beef. For our mains, since there were two of us, we each chose a different dish: jajangmyeon and jjamppong. The service was excellent, the staff was attentive and friendly throughout. However, the food left something to be desired. While Octo is Michelin-rated and has been featured in Eater, we honestly didn't see what all the hype was about. read more

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2.5/5 wanted to like it more but overall just felt like nothing was that standout or memorable. tried a variety of dishes including the tansuyuk, jjajjangmyeon, shrimp toast. jjajjangmyeon (mixed seafood) was the best dish we had there and pretty flavorful. it was a bit chaotic for them to cater to a large group so some orders were messed up and things came out quite late. read more

Octo - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Service is so good here, they never let your banchan dish go empty before they're replacing it with a new full dish! The lunch deals are also so worth! The tangsuyuk is really good. The meat is so crispy without being too dry. And the sauce is the perfect consistency, with a good balance of sweet and sour. The cold summer noodles special was okay in my opinion. I wish it was more vinegary, but overall still a really refreshing dish with very pure flavors. But the highlight for me was the jajangmyeon. The black bean sauce is pretty flavorful and deep, with a good amount of meat in it. The noodles are the perfect level of bouncy, and it's just so addicting! read more

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Had take out, but in-person is also phenomenal w the truffle (got it a while ago)! You cannot beat the lunch deal (Seoul set) they offer! It comes w jajangmyeon, tangsuyuk, and two spicy dumplings! For $23 plus delivery and tip, the value and taste is there! Cheers! read more

Octo - Seoul Set - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

The place is very good! The food is Chinese Korean food which is very interesting and I have never been to a restaurant with this cuisine. I really liked the restaurant because I'm a huge fan jajang mein. I ordered black truffle steak jajangmein and it was excellent! The cold beef shank is also incredible. Service was very good. And I really liked the restaurant decors too and the decors were very interesting. read more

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As a big fan of both Chinese and Korean food, I never really thought that these two cuisines had to be merged together into some sort of hybrid Asian. We came here on a Sunday night and it was super quiet, no need for reservations as there were plenty of tables available. As we were too lazy to figure out what to order, we opted for the tasting menu which seemed to have come with all their popular dishes. Some of our favorites included the shrimp toast, duck, pepper beef, and noodles. A couple of dishes were excellent such as the shrimp toast and duck, while everything else felt just good to ok. Service was immaculate and efficient though, but the food was alright overall. I probably wouldn't come back, but would recommend it as a first time try for others. read more

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Octo has been one of my favourite Korean(-Chinese) restaurants since it opened, and I wish I remembered to come by more often! Food is always delicious, portion sizes really big, prices very reasonable, and even just the restaurant itself is just comfortably spacious and nicely decorated. Some of my favourite dishes: - tang su yuk: I get this every single time I come, it's amazing. The meat is so tender and flavourful and the fried batter outside is always crispy without being too oily/heavy. I think the sauce is nothing too special. The portion size is really big for the price, we've never been able to finish one plate of this before haha. - jjajangmyeon: another huge bowl that's always too much to finish. The noodles are deliciously chewy and the sauce was very rich without weighing down the noodles. I think the proportions of pork/sauce/noodles is always a bit weird (you end up with too much sauce left over). They recently added a "brunch" special for this (available on weekends) that's only $12 (!!) - Mala beef soup: I really like the variety of ingredients in this soup -- the beef brisket and glass noodles are super yummy. Veggies tended to be a bit bland. Definitely a lot of food every time I go -- enough for at least 1 meal's worth of food to take home (!). Price point is really good for the quality and quantity (esp compared to other Korean restaurants in the area).  Will try to come back soon! read more

Came on a weekend and there was no wait! The interior is beautiful and the place was super clean as well. The service was fast and attentive. They gave free banchan (onion and radish) but wish they would offer a few more since this is a Korean restaurant. The food was delicious and the meal sets were super filling! The price wasn't too bad, especially the noodles! Overall, pretty solid place! read more

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Ordered takeout from here and they had our dishes ready in under 30 minutes which was nice. The staff is helpful and friendly if you need some extra sauces or utensils etc. There's a good amount of dishes to choose from and the food itself was very standard and reasonably priced for Manhattan. read more

Octo - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Overall (A) It's good try it out. Not the best but a great spot and a safe bet. My brother in law took me there for birthday and I enjoyed it. The kiddos enjoyed the food also. Food (A) The food is really good. I got the tasting menu which I enjoyed, but I like the crispy chicken dish the best. In the tasting menu the beef course was excellent. The shrimp sandwhich small plates were really good also. The kids liked the fried rice - both shrimp and chicken. The tofu dish is good but it is like jello not firm or crispy. I actually may go again today for the crispy chicken - it was that good and we ate family style. Value (A-) It's a bit expensive but what is not in Manhattan. Probably could lower prices by 5-10% and increase volume. Service (A+) They did an excellent job providing a high level of service to us. We had 4 kids with us, first time dining, walk in party of 6, had no idea what to order, made some special requests and they handled all of it in stride. Made some great recommendations and did the whole birthday singing /ice cream dessert thing. Check out my pics for ambiance. It is modern and trendy. If you are in the mood for an authentic Korean style experience - check this place out. My pictures don't do the food service. The food was really good and a fun experience read more

Octo - Jajangmyeon - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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The soft shell crab was so unique and sweet - truly the best dish of the night. The truffle jjajangmyeon and jjampong were solid but kind of whatever for the price. read more

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Overview: My friend and I came here for dinner and it was delicious. The inside of the restaurant was nice and felt so open. I really enjoyed the paintings on the walls. The servers were kind and attentive. We both wanted noodles and my friend said she was recommended to come here and I'm glad we did. First off, the kimchi soup dumplings were sooo good. Then the truffle steak jajangmyeon was delicious. The steak was cooked perfectly and the truffle was just right. I will definitely come back to get both these dishes. Overall, we had a great experience! What was ordered: FOOD: Kimchi Soup Dumplings, Truffle steak jajangmyeonDRINKS: The Spicy Szechuan, Lichi-tini, Lucky Buddha beer Stand outs: Kimchi Soup Dumplings and the truffle steak jajangmyeon Would I come back/recommend: Yes - I would come back fo sho Yes - I would recommend...fo sho Reservations? Yes (My friend and I made a reservation on rest) read more

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Decided to go and see what was the hype when Octo initially opened. We booked a table for 5 and somehow got cramped into a table for 4 where they only brought us utensils for 4. Ignoring the service the food was good enough for me to revisit but twice was enough to try most of the menu. Food: Tangsuyuk: not amazing, small pieces of chicken Octo steak jajangmyeon: kinda flavorless, only had like 5 pieces of meat Seoul style beef soup: pretty good, meat was soft and melty Peking duck: alright, nothing crazy Glazed orange king prawns: super good Crispy shrimp mini sandwich: pretty good but not as glazed shrimp Jajangmyeon: not good Seoul style beef soup: not as good as first time Drinks: Mind your bee: strong alcohol taste with honey Lchi-tini: sweet lychee flavor; 2nd time ordering had a pretty strong alcohol flavor read more

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Really cute Chinese fusion restaraunt. Comfy, warm and nice atmosphere. Went here for a business dinner in their back room. It's a nice private room for parties and events. Two long tables. We had a lot of courses of food. My favorites were the duck, shrimp sandwich, jellyfish salad, scallop, and truffle sui mai. The duck was good, a bit too thick and chewy for me but I liked the sauce and toppings. I had Peking duck in China and you just can't beat that. The shrimp cake was large and perfectly fried. I loved the sweetness of the jellyfish salad and the mushroom that was in it. I had jellyfish salad before that was more stringy and mushy, this was crunchy. Either they put a lot of cabbage in it instead of jellyfish or this was just different than what I have had before. The kimchi soup dumpling was too spicy for me, wish we got the normal flavor. My entree at the end was a noodle dish that was very wet and soggy in a really dark and sweet sauce with way too many pieces of onion (Jajanmyeon). That was not my favorite. Also they ran out of the lemongrass soda I really wanted to try. The scallop was one giant scallop on a shell, it was perfectly cooked and flavorful. We also got a meat dish, not sure what it was but the meat was tender. I liked the veggies with it but the sauce was too thick and sweet for me. The truffle sui mai was also very good, the quail egg inside was a nice surprise and delicious. Overall great experience and the service was excellent. read more

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Really cool that there is now a place like @octo.nyc that serves Korean "Chinese" food. We were only there for a quick lunch so couldn't order much food, but the dishes at other tables looked good My jjamppong was yummy with many ingredients, but also very spicy! I like spices but was starting to sweat! The portion was large too so I left happy and full. read more

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I went to Octo for lunch on a Sunday and they were having a deal for the jjampong and jjajangmyun for under $15 each! Such a steal in the city and the noodles were so delicious. I would definitely come back again! The service was quick and the restaurant was clean and nice read more

Octo - Jjajangmyun - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Came here for lunch one weekday afternoon and the restaurant was fairly busy. It looks like a modern Korean Asian restaurant. I was planning on just trying the classic jjampong, but I saw everyone ordering the lunch combos and decided to try one myself. I got the set with tangsuyuk pork and jjampong. The pork was coated in a thick sweet sauce. It was interesting but I don't think I'd try it again. The jjampong had great seasoning and was fairly spicy. Overall, a nice a meal. read more

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Jajangmyeon and the soup dumplings (not pictured) redeemed some stars for this place. We got the hot garlic chicken, and there was barely any chicken within the chicken bites. If you look at the picture, it was primarily 85% glutinous rice and 15% chicken. We let the server know at the end but still unfortunate that we had to pay $30 for this dish alone. Would not recommend. Ambiance was fine, it was quite busy on a Friday night. Made a reservation but did not get seated until 20 minutes later. read more

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The food here is SO good!! We ordered a Peking Duck Half as well as Jajangmyeon. Definitely the tastiest Peking Duck I've ever had because the meat was very juicy and tender. That's how you know the duck isn't too old. The portions are pretty big because we were pretty full by the time we got to the Jajangmyeon, which was also one of the tastiest jajanmyeon we've ever gotten! The noodles were nice and thick, and the ratio of onion and bean paste sauce was perfect. Plus, the ambiance was great. Very beautifully decorated restaurant. & service was very nice! Highly recommend this place. read more

Octo - OCTO Peking Duck (Half) - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

A recent addition to the Michelin Guide this Chinese Korean restaurant sits in the middle of Koreatown. Our small of group of 3 were seated right away at 5pm on a Friday, although the host seemed surprised that we didn't have a reservation. The restaurant definitely got busier as the night went on. The ambiance was very nice, definitely more of a classy vibe. Lots of aesthetic lighting and fancy dish sets. Great for special dinners. We ordered half peking duck set with jjajangmyeon, tangsuyuk, and garlic chicken. The tangsuyuk and garlic chicken were good. The jjajangmyeon was only okay for me. But the peking duck was definitely the star of the show. So soft and tender with incredible flavor. It's worth the visit for the duck alone. The service was also very good. Staff were consistently checking on us at various times and a manager even came and said hi to us. He even talked a bit about the food and the meticulous preparation of their peking duck. Would definitely come back, not just for the duck, but to try all the other dishes they have! read more

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One of my favorite restaurants in the city! The Glazed Orange King Prawns and Chili Eggplant were the highlights--the prawns had the perfect crispy coating, and the eggplant was soft and packed with flavor. The BBQ Pork Neck & Ssam started off super tender and delicious but dried out a bit as it cooled. The Truffle Steak Jajangmyeon was a little bland, so I'd probably skip it next time. Also, the half duck set from a previous visit was incredible! read more

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Octo offers a solid Korean-Chinese selection that is guaranteed to satisfy your taste buds. We made a reservation and were immediately seated. The restaurant presents with a wide and spacious interior and a good number of seating, making it ideal for gatherings of any size. We ultimately decided on the half duck combo (will feed 2-3 people for $125) and ordered the cucumber radish salad, half peking duck, tangsuyuk, hot garlic chicken, and jajangmyeon. They gave thin pancakes for us to make peking duck wraps which tasted so good. I felt that the portions were slightly small for 3 people. The food tasted fantastic and I do recommend the combo; however, the service was a little slower than expected. Although the staff was friendly and attentive, constantly filling our empty glasses, the pace of the meal slowed the overall experience. Overall, Octo is a great choice for anyone craving Korean-Chinese cuisine in a clean, modern environment with dishes rich in flavor. My only critiques would be having smaller portions and a potentially longer wait, but the food is worth it. read more

Octo - peking duck (half) - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Octo is a modernly chic take on Korean dishes, inspiring a synthesis of traditional tastes and contemporary styles. I loved Octo's sensational interior as it was clean, creative, and simple all at the same time. The tangsuyuk was a savory shared plate that pairs well with any main dish. If you're looking to elevate your dining experience, the steak jjajangmyeon, which included beef steak, egg, and truffle, is a tremendous option. The combination of these components highlighted the bean paste sauce and noodles in a way I had never imagined before. This was a well-thought out dish, because the added ingredients to the traditional black bean noodles did not take away the originality of the dish as a whole. The dining experience here at Octo is one of NYC Koreatown's best, and should be a must-visit to the city. read more

Octo - Korean Near Me - New York, New York