I am an adventurous lady and always love to try new foods and cuisines. So, whilst in Manhattan I wanted to sample a tasting menu. It was a delight. I was pleasantly walked through some of the dishes by the sweet and helpful staff. I thoroughly enjoyed trying all the different flavours. I sampled some items I have never had before. One was jelly fish. Intriguing to say the least. Apparently, it takes on the flavour of whatever it is cooked in. The texture was weird, like collagen, rubbery, chewy, rather odd. Am I glad I tried it? for sure! would I eat it again? yes. Would I go out of my way to order it, No! If you happen to be in the area to go and visit this place! read more

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Decent restaurant for a slightly more upscale occasion. It's a very spacious venue, allowing for more privacy from other tables. Service was friendly but could be a bit more attentive in terms of water refills. They also asked us if it was ok to serve the other dishes that we ordered first before the Peking duck since that takes a while to prepare and we said yes but for some reason all the dishes ended up coming out at the same time. We weren't thrilled about that since we were already slightly hangry (as usual lol). Half classic Peking duck- Slightly overpriced but very tasty. It's not your traditional Chinese Peking duck since the duck isn't sliced as thinly but I actual prefer a thicker cut anyway. Leftover duck meat was also served on the platter, not just the bones. The wrapper as well as the usual mix-ins were also tasty. Jajangmyeon- Loved it! Noodles were springy and sauce tasted authentic. Very large portions as well and surprisingly not too expensive. Pork tangsuyuk- Very disappointing. The meat was dry and flavorless like it had been fried for too long. The sour sauce was ok but wasn't able to bring the meat to life. Skip! Overall we had a good time here and would probably come back again for special occasions. Aside from the Peking duck, all the other menu items are actually decently priced, especially the lunch menu items. Only dish I wouldn't get again is the tangsuyuk because it really was terrible. read more

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Two stars. the food was fine, the welcome was not. I came in with a friend on a slow afternoon. The lobby was empty except for us, and the dining room wasn't close to full. I greeted the host at the stand and got no response. No nod, no acknowledgment. I asked for a table for two. Again, no response. She looked at us for a few seconds with an irritated expression, then walked us to a table and seated us without saying a single word the entire way. Throughout this interaction I experienced many racial micro-aggressions. I look South Asian; my friend is white. I'll let readers weigh that detail however they want. What I can say plainly is that's the least welcome I've felt in a NY restaurant in years, and there was no rush, no crowd, and no reason for it. The food itself was okay -- nothing that would bring me back on its own, and definitely not enough to make up for that welcome. read more

Food: This is a Korean-Chinese restaurant specializing in jajangmyeon and jjampong. I tried the Seoul lunch set ($22.95) which included jajangmyeon, two wontons in spicy oil, kimchi and sides, and your choice of one of four options: fried pork, soy glazed chicken, crispy shrimp sandwich, or spicy poached dumpling. My favorite part about the lunch set were the handmade noodles in the jajangmyeon. Noodle texture was excellent, and you can tell they're made fresh. Everything else including the side dishes were just okay and a bit disappointing. The soy glazed chicken had a thick crust, and the chicken was super thin. It felt like I was eating mostly batter. Their menu offers many other entrees and side dishes in addition to the lunch sets. Overall, I likely won't return here unless I am craving jajangmyeon or jjampong; the food wasn't that impressive to make me want to go back. Service: Service was average. Staff were friendly but didn't go out of their way to check in on us during the meal at any point. Ambiance: Decor is very nice, and seating is very comfortable. This place can accommodate both large and small groups. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant if you are craving jajangmyeon and jjampong but the food is nothing too special or impressive. read more

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Overall: A+ // 6 stars Newly added Michelin Guide restaurant that has a high value tasting menu with everything enlisted in this review for only $60, encompassing beyond a fulfilling tasting that can easily make two meals. The restaurant is spaciously comfortable inside even when the NYC summer conditions were not, and the staff are very fast paced. Highly recommend. Jellyfish Cucumber Salad - Well thought out dish that works well as a palette opener with bright and inviting freshness of the cucumber and acidity of the cinegar marinade. The red vein sorrel adds such a beautiful element to the presentation. Truffle Quail Siu Mai - Unassuming siu mai that encapsulates a jammy quail egg. I love the inviting aromas of the truffle that makes this a great dish. Kimchi Soup Dumpling - Take your standard soup dumpling and add a kick by taking the flavors of kimchi stew. Speaks to the fusion of the Korean Chinese take. Prawn Toast - A comfort dish I've been seeing pop up more lately; the tasting menu is the perfect size to keep it fun with the breadth first sampling approach. I like the elevated the nature of caviar and sorrel to add a bit of color and indulgence. Peking Duck - Classic peking duck that has the tender sumptuousness with all the fix ins of hoisin, scallion, and cucumber. Very curious how their truffle duck elevates beyond this. Black Pepper Beef - Love the addictive black pepper sauce that really carries a sumptuous kick to the plate. The beef is tender, and the mushroom and asparagus has retained its crispness. Scallop w/ Vermicelli - One of my all time favorite comfort foods; garlic, scallop, and vermicelli just goes so well together. I like the playful elevation using enoki, as well as crab to build on the seafood forward flavors. Shrimp Fried Rice - Classic comfort carb forward dish that has all the wok hay to make this a delicious dish. There's a good balance of color coming from the egg, vegetable, and shrimp. Jyajangmyeon - Sauce forward noodle dish as you would expect, I would've liked it to have less onion that is the primary flavor that gets repetitive after a while. Food: +1 Presentation: +1 Price: +2 Atmosphere: +1 Service: E Menu: +2 Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race read more

Octo - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Hands down the best jajangmyun and jang bong in nyc. Hospitality was great as well as well as ambiance read more

Octo - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Walked in without a reservation on a saturday around 12:30 PM and were seated immediately, as the restaurant was pretty empty. It had a very classy and modern feel inside. They brough us banchans of pickled kimchi, radish, and onion, and we ordered the pork tangsuyuk, jajangmyeon, and jjamppong. Portion sizes were very large, and I think we could have easily done just two dishes for the three of us. The jajangmyeon was my favorite. I liked the flavors in the sauce and how well it coated the noodles. My friends enjoyed the jjamppong the most, which came with plenty of seafood and had a good spice level. The tangsuyuk was just ok, and felt a little artificial tasting to me. read more

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

Greeted after going up some steps, I think they had a ramp on side for wheelchairs. Very popular, so I made a reservation in advance. They have decent selection of items but a lot had shellfish. They did ask if I had allergies. Very generous booth seating. Tables for 2 were close together, but manageable. The lighting was really nice and subtle (not overly bright). The music was slightly loud (mainly pop songs), but you could hear people around you too. Ordered a nojito, soup dumplings, duck spring roll, and Truffle Steak Jajangmyeon. Everything was absolutely delicious and I'd definitely come back again. The truffle steak jajangmyeon especially had flavors that were paired well (smokey and complimentary). Service was very attentive and their waiters kept walking back and forth and checking on tables. At one point a woman dropped a glass onto the floor and they cleaned it up before people could really step on it. Some of the glass landed onto my table. read more

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

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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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Came here on a double date with my friends-it's a korean chinese restaurant near koreatown. The food was good, but if you're looking for more authentic chinese food this is not the place. I liked the fried rice and chili eggplant. I've had better Peking duck elsewhere. The service was pretty quick but some of the food did take sometime to come out. I wished we got to try more of the Korean items like the noodles and the crispy fried pork (tangsuyuk) 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

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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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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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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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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Love this place. Some of the best Korean Chinese I've had outside of Incheon, Seoul and Busan. Price....willing to pay a little more for something that is a little better. We had a delightful perfectly light and so tasty and Pork Tangsuyuk. The Jajangmyeon is one of the only one's I've had here in the states that is remotely close to Sinseung Banjeom 신승반점(新勝飯店) in Incheon where Chinese immigrants to Korea invented it. Excellent service, nice drink menu, we enjoyed Yanti Baijiu Shandong Yantai Brewing Co., Ltd. Very sharp and snazzy restaurant interior. 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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The inside is very spacious and clean. Food came out very fast and good portions. Classic Korean-Chinese dishes! Highly recommend for a dinner out 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

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 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

Octo - Hot pot crispy rice - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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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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I had to visit the restaurant that was Michelin recognized and what drew me in was not only the cozy dimly lit ambiance but also the delicious smell of the food welcoming us in. We weren't extremely hungry but the Peking duck set specifically called me in. We got the half Peking duck and all the pieces were saved for us: the skin, the cartilage, the fatty bits, and the crafty juicy meat with all the regular toppings. we got seconds since the pineberry mocktails were so refreshing and fruity- and the steamed mushroom dumplings were so fun to chew and dissect. I couldn't even tell I was eating a vegetable dumpling (considering I don't generally even go for those). I'll definitely come back again on an empty stomach to enjoy more Korean inspired Chinese dishes!! read more

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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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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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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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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

Octo - Black Pepper Prime Beef Sirloin - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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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

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

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

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

Octo - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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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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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

Octo - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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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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