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    Olle

    4.4 (414 reviews)
    PriceyKorean
    Open • 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Megan H.

    We went to olle based on my friend's recommendation and enjoyed it! We got the galbijim, bibim naengmyeon, and matcha lattes. The galbijim was the star of the show: super tender and flavorful, though with a bit of spice! I think the spice helps cut through the sweetness of the marinade. The naengmyeon was also refreshing and the matcha latte was surprisingly good. This was on the pricier side, though we all left very full and with leftovers.

    Hannah H.

    We came to Olle for lunch, as we wanted to take advantage of their lunch menu. We went for their 'Mini Galbi + Naengmyeon' combo, in which you can choose between mul nengmyun or the bibim nengmyun. You get a mini burner with the claypot that had the braised beef short ribs, and an individual-sized nengmyun - the noodles were cooked well, and the bibim version had a super spicy kick. I wasn't really a fan of the broth of the mul, but the hubs enjoyed both. The galbi had mostly fatty pieces, and the flavor was more on the sweeter end; wished there was a bowl of rice or something, though, to sop all that sauce up! The banchans were a bit disappointing; the jeon was not that great, as it was mushy, and didn't seem to be cooked all the way through; could have been crispier. We were seated promptly, and the staff were friendly; they could be a bit more attentive, though, in terms of checking in with refills and getting the check. Avoid the restrooms - they don't keep them well, and it's pretty gross. +lunch combos +reservations accepted +friendly staff

    Lisa S.

    After a few days in New York, my mom wanted Korean food... I expected it! :) We did not make reservations as we were coming for lunch. When we walked in, we were seated almost immediately. The ambiance is modern, dark, with a slight twist of the Korean feel by utilizing the color brown. The service was slow as our server in particular seemed a little overwhelmed. After studying the menu and glancing at other tables to see what they got, the table next to us gave us recommendations. So there is what we ordered... Galbi Jjim (slow braised beef short rib) added the Bokkeumbab (fried rice) - Flavor was on point and the meat was tender. We were advised to leave some meat for the fried rice which is prepared table side. They chop up the remaining meat and added rice and other stuff to the plate and mixed it for you. You then wait for it to heat up to slightly scorch the rice before you enjoy it. 5/5 Byeong-uh Jeorim (spicy braised pomfret with radish) - We had to let it simmer for a while before eating as it didn't look like a jeorim. Once it simmered down, the flavor was good. I placed a piece of fish, radish, and sauce over my rice for a good bite. 4/5 Mini Sooyook (slow cooked pork belly) - We waited for it and it never came. When we inquired, our server said he forgot to put in the order. I regretted getting it since It was a little porky for me. 2/5 The banchans and dishes/plates used gave a very authentic Korean feel. I somehow expected the food to taste fusion but I was surprised how authentic it was.

    Judy C.

    One of the best galbi-jjim's I've ever had! Tasted like how my mom makes it! Decent space for seating, but I bet it could get very crowded during peak mealtimes, so reservations are probably recommended. We got the galbi-jjim for 2, with the addition of the fried rice and 2 naeng-myuns (cold noodles). This was for 3 people and we were stuffed! The meat in the galbi-jjim was so tender and flavorful, literally melts in your mouth. The naeng-myun noodles were chewy, with refreshing cold broth that just cools you down especially in the summer. Every side dish was perfectly seasoned, and the servers would come by to replenish any that were empty as well as to cook the fried rice in the leftover sauce of the galbi-jjim, which just elevated the experience. We also got a side of sundae (Korean blood sausage) to try, and it was delicious as well. Overall, I would definitely come back again. I would consider this place pretty expensive (came out to about $55 per person). But we were completely satisfied, and it's a great spot for good Korean food.

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    Emily N.

    Restaurant with a nice ambience and a short wait. Service is good but prices are a bit high for the portion size. $80 for the galbijjim "for two" which is really only kind of enough for 1. Top up $12 for "fried rice" which is just the server bringing out a bowl of plain rice to mix in whatever's left of your galbijjim. Flavors are great, just wasn't prepared for the small portions.

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    Celeste W.

    olle is so so good! some of the best korean food that i've had in new york. the ambiance is really beautiful and dim lit, upscale without seeming too stuffy and still very homey. service was fast and attentive. def make a reservation beforehand as it gets pretty busy. we ordered the combo of the mini galbi and naengmyeon, and it was so so good! the cold noodles have a delicious chewy bite to them, paired with the sweet brothy umami of the icey soup. the broth itself was quite acidic which i loved. the galbi itself was soft and tender, with a sweet sticky sauce that paired perfectly with the freshness of the noodles. the banchan was all very good as well. the lotus root was particularly stand out, with a great marinated crispiness. overall, loved the experience and all the food - flavor packed and full of heart!

    Rose K.

    Great for a group Korea town dinner! E. chose the spot and opened ordering with, "Who is in for hot soup" And most of us obediently raised our hands despite the 95 degree high of the day. The kimchi as a part of the banchan is solid. Galbi jjim is impressive wow, so tender and the Bokkeumbab add-on to the galbi jjim pot is a must. The servers are efficient and gracious, offering to cut up the noodles if desired. They are attentive and I appreciated how quickly they brought us extra napkins or anything else we requested. The Jang uh (eel) is amazing if you like unagi. And the kimchi jeongol is excellent too. Good-sized portions to share. Cold barley tea served with the meal. Make sure you make a reservation well in advance. Well-worth the experience.

    Melanie W.

    I was able to get a last-minute reservation when they just opened at 5 pm. The place gets busy by 5:30 even on weekdays. The banchan are good, with unlimited refills, except for pajeon. Jokal muchim (cold pork feet salad) - it is spicy and lacks sliced pork feet, but has lots of cabbage. Golbaengi somyeon (spicy snail salad with wheat noodle) - it is spicy but refreshing on a hot day but I do wish they have more noodles to help with the spice. Galbi tang (beef short rib with glass noodles) - comfort broth with tender short rib and daikon

    Danyang Z.

    A little bit pricey but very good tasting food! We enjoyed everything - mool naengmyeon, bibim naengmyeon, bossam, galbi Jim, bibimbap. The only thing that's not worth it is the bulgogi bibimbap, as it had the smallest serving of meat to rice ratio lol. Drinks were good too, especially the tangerine soju cocktail

    Maria R.

    I was able to get a seat at the bar during the week even though they did have a line. The food was really delicious and came with a nice amount of side dishes. I got the combo with the galbi and noodles. I also got a cocktail which was really good. I look forward to going back and trying other things.

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    Mindy L.

    My friend and I went around 2 so we were a bit rushed since they close at 3, but they still gladly sat us down and didn't rush us! The space is beautiful and cozy and really brings me back to the time I went to Korea. THE FOOD WAS AMAZING! I was crashing cold noodles and this definitely satisfied it. I didn't expect the spicy to be very spicy but it was amazing as it was still refreshing. The Mandu we ordered was also very soft and juicy. 10/10 would go again.

    Jennifer N.

    Everything here was really good! No misses. My friends and I shared a few items, highly recommend: - Galbijim - Gamjatang - Eel - Cold noodles - Bossam One of the best korean food I've had in NYC

    Amy L.

    It's been a while since I found an amazing Korean spot in KTown and this was it. I recommend almost everything on the menu

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    3.9(1.9k reviews)
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