I've had this place saved on my Google Maps forever. My friend and I finally went this past weekend and we have nothing but good things to say about it. They offer customizable bowls and some pre-set bowls and I think there's something for everyone. When you walk in, there's a stack of menus on laminated paper and dry erase markers for you to mark your choices on. When you're done, walk tot he far end to the cashier, hand them your menu card, and pay. They'll then prepare your food down the assembly line style buffet and then call your name when done. There are plenty of meat options, sauces, and toppings (unlimited!) so there's endless possibilities. They also have lemon water to the right when you walk in which is very refreshing on hot days. There's a fair amount of seating but Bryant Park or Broadway seating is also near by if you want to take your food to go. The portions are quite large. You can choose between a 24 oz bowl or a 32 oz bowl. I was struggling to finish the 24 oz bowl. They really pack everything in there. I can see the 32 oz being a good option to split between 2 meals. They also have some appetizers too on the side like dumplings, Korean fried chicken, baos, and edamame salad. The music playlist was also a hit. They played all the good songs from the 2000's. Overall, it was a great experience and I can't wait to come back again. read more

ONGI - You can customize your bowl with exactly the ingredients you want - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Needed a quick but one that fills my soul type of lunch. ONGI popped up and I recalled my last experience with them at another location, and felt this was perfect. The interior setup was a bit different than my first experience, and I might've done a door dash pick-up last time. The space felt clean and easy to navigate. My walkin experience was straightforward for Sunday lunch hour. No wait times. You walk in, pick up a menu and a marker, circle your base, protein, sauces, add-ins, hand it to the server at the counter and voila, it's done. It was filling and tasty at the same time. I had chosen two sauces but felt my proteins were seasoned and flavorful on their own, that this could be entirely skipped. The menu eliminates the decision making of you standing on line, deciding what you want to include in your bowl. read more

ONGI - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Haven't had this for a while, and it's not as good as I remembered. Their crispy chicken used to be so good, but now it's rather soggy. The toppings are very generic and cheap, with little to no nutritional value, le sigh. Overall, very disappointed. A lot of better options in the area like Dig and Kati. read more

Food was decent, definitely overpriced but I guess that's what you get for being in Times Square. Flavors were okay and it was average in terms of freshness. Probably a one and done for me. read more

ONGI - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Got dinner from here as take out. I like theoption of choosing all the items i want in my bowl. It makes it easy to add what i like and remove what i dont. When i arrived i was the only customer so they were able to assist me right away. I got a regular bowl with cooked salmon and spicy pork over salad and little rice. I also got some popcorn chicken. I thought i would have to wait longer since it might have needed to be cooked but the staff member stated they are already cooked, just kept warm in their machine so it was a quick and easy order to go. The place was clean and had seats for about 10-15 people if you wanted to sit and eat. The food itself was good. I loved it and will have to stop again. Maybe get a new combination (maybe not, as i liked the bowl i got). read more

Ordered from this place for a company luncheon and it was so good we ordered it again. I like the customization option. My favorite is japchae noodles with white rice, bulgogi kimchi and majority of the toppings. I tried black sesame alioli and soy garlic. Not a big fan of the alioli but the soy garlic sauce was really good. The crispy chicken and spicy pork was not too bad either. I did order the shrimp one time but it was left out of my order. read more

ONGI - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Great fast casual Korean spot with bowls already created or create your own bowl options. I went with the create your own as you can add more toppings. Got pork and beef with all the toppings and it was so good. Very quick in and out. They have a few tables if you want to eat in. Walk a few blocks and enjoy it at Bryant park. About $14 for the smaller option bowl. Was pretty filling and could totally be two meals! read more

ONGI - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

ONGI is one of our favorite places to eat in the city. They offer a variety of options, whether you want to choose from their pre-set bowls or create your own custom bowl. I always create mine with Bulgogi and Grilled Salmon, which is always a great combination. They offer five base options, including salad, rice, and noodles (you can choose 2), and you can choose up to two proteins for a regular bowl or three for a large bowl. The best part? You can load up on as many toppings as you'd like--I always go for everything! For the sauce, I highly recommend their black sesame aioli and soy garlic sauce. They're both incredibly flavorful and really elevate the dish. Highly recommend ONGI for anyone looking for a delicious, customizable meal! read more

ONGI - Large size with Bulgogi, spicy pork and salmon - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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One of my all time favorite grab and go lunch bowls. It's such a good price point - $13 for my half rice, half salad half crispy chicken and half bulgogi bowl loaded with all kinds of toppings at no extra cost! The sauces are DELICIOUS, especially the soy garlic and black sesame dressings. I usually get 2 melas out of this one bowl too. While I like the variety of two different types of meat, I would suggest getting just the crispy chicken for the whole thing since there's a much more generic portion with this meat. I know there's so many bowl places in the city but Ongi remains top tier!! read more

ONGI - Build your own with crispy Crispy Soy Garlic Chicken - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Ordered lunch. But somehow they added a pork dumpling into my order.(they didn't wiped clean before putting the card back) Until I saw the cost of more expensive than usual. I asked what happens? This is within 10seconds of me paying, and they refuse to cancel the order or refund me. Staff attitude was poor. Never going there again. There are plenty of other better options. Very crowded area most of the time. not a single sorry or trying to help. Edit: while your response is reasonable, please note this is during rush hours with noisy background. Staff didn't wipe clean on the ordering card become my problem is not acceptable. I definitely missed the part where he mentioned the side, as a customer, I was trusting you guys enough to be only looking at the area I adding order. Being not able to make change after less than 10seconds of order shown how inflexible and how "pre made" they were. read more

Stopped in for carry out during a work trip and was wowed by the clean, modern interior, friendly staffer, great choices, fresh ingredients, and really great tasting food. If Chipotle had a Korean/Bi Bim Bap spin off, this would be it. My bulgogi beef bowl with great sauces really hit the spot. I also tried a Charred (bao) Bun and really enjoyed it. The main event is the bowl and that's all I would get next time. read more

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Had no idea what to expect but just checked off all the cravings and it is amazing how well all the flavors mixed together! The food was 5/5!! read more

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Oh a build your own bowl fast casual spot in midtown? How original! The idea has been beaten to death obviously but Ongi is pretty decent. Custom bowls start at $13.95 for a "small" and I think are $15.95 for a "large". The large comes with an additional protein choice (3 instead of 2). For bases, I got half japchae and half white rice, both of which were tasty. Rice was cooked well. I like that even with the small you can get two different proteins - I opted for the beef bulgogi and the spicy pork and strongly preferred the latter. Bulgogi was just okay. Toppings are unlimited and are the standard fare: pickled veg, lettuce, carrots, etc. The sauce choices were interesting and I was bummed that you're limited to one (extras are $1 each which seems excessive). I got the sesame aioli which was good but heavy. I was glad I got it on the side. Probably wouldn't rush back but I would add it to the lunch rotation. read more

ONGI - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I'm a huge fan of the built-your-own bowl approach, and an even bigger fan of Korean food, so it was a no brainer to try Ongi when it popped up on my radar. You can either opt for one of their signature bowls, or create a custom bowl (base, protein, sauce and toppings), in either a medium (24 oz) or large (32 oz) size. The sauces are homemade and there is a good variety of them. Toppings are unlimited except for the premium ones that have an additional cost (poached egg, avocado, kimchi). The bulgogi beef bowl is pretty good but my custom shrimp bowl is amazing! As are the spicy sauces. The shrimp are large and flavorful. And the brown rice - omg, best I've ever eaten - so soft and chewy, not at all the hard texture one usually expects of brown rice. I also had the fried chicken nuggets (similar to karaage) - the portion is very generous and the chicken tastes good, but I wish it were more crispy, and came with a dipping sauce or two. Ongi will definitely be part of my regular midtown lunch rotation. read more

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Once again I had a pork bao and pork dumplings at Ongi. Both were tasty but small. Next time I should try a bowl as so many of the lunch time customers were eating those. With a menu that has so many choices it looks appealing. Service was brisk and I did get a seat to enjoy my lunch. Ongi is a year old which was when I had first visited it. read more

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2.7 stars I've ordered from here twice now for lunch. The first time was delivery and the second was a pickup order. The first time I had garlic shrimp and bulgogi with sweet potato noodles. It was ok, I loved the veggies included with this meal. I did however expect it to be a hot meal which it wasn't. The second time I had their applewood smoked galbi. To be honest this lacked so much. Galbi is typically cut in long thin slices, tender and flavorful. The Galbi here was thicker and did not have that sweet smoky taste that Galbi usually has, it reminded me more of steak and didn't hit the flavor mark & it wasn't tender. I wouldn't get that meal again. As far as prep for delivery and pickup, I would say service is pretty fast, whether you get delivery or pickup you'll get your order quick. Inside everything is out in a line where they prepare your bowl according to the protein and toppings you want. I'm open to maybe trying it one more time, but I'll see. read more

This restaurant serves medium and large bowls with a variety of meats, shrimp, and noodles and greens in addition to rice. It's a great lunch time option. The service is quick and helpful. The interior is stylish. read more

ONGI - Sweet and spicy shrimp with noodles and greens - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Fast, casual, and just a great concept... it's like Cava, but Korean ingredients and flavors. The savory bulgogi beef bowl really hit the spot for me, it was well cooked and flavored and came with a poached egg on top. I got a side of the steamed pork dumplings as well, and it was a really easy, affordable meal. I really wish they would expand to the west coast. read more

ONGI - Savory Bulgogi Beef Pork Dumplings - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I'm really loving the whole vibe up here. The interior of this fast, casual restaurant is spacious, nicely laid out, clean, modern, and attractive looking. There's a water station with cucumber water near the pickup counter. And I really liked their system of ordering on the laminated menus with dry erase markers. So convenient and I loved the green aspect. I had the whole place to myself when I went after work the other day. I got the Medium Custom Bowl ($12.95) with Beef Bulgogi, various toppings including the poached egg (extra $1.50) and the Soy Garlic sauce. All the ingredients are displayed so nicely and safely behind glass in large containers. I watched them make my bowl, picked up my meal, got some cucumber water and sat down all within minutes of entering. Everything felt so efficient. And it was a really yummy bowl. The bulgogi had good flavor and texture. I liked that the soy garlic sauce wasn't too overwhelmingly sweet, and the minced pickled radishes really brightened the dish. The medium bowl was also just the right amount of food--had no leftovers. I wish they had something like this near my work. Will definitely be back. read more

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Stopped in for a quick lunch. Built my own bowl with jeyuk pork, then noticed my choices were pretty close to their spicy jeyuk signature bowl. Tasty. Easy. Kim chi please-y... read more

Amazing. I am a new client thru DoorDash. My beef bulgogi bowl was a God send. So happy! read more

ONGI - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Like the fast-casual Chipotle of Korean. Great flavors, easy ordering, and clean/fresh space. I enjoyed it.

Excellent lunch option . No hype , no instas, no false info . Just pure ,fresh , generous bowl of tasty food ! Which ever location you chose you get it right . Way better than those Alo/Lulu infused overrated overpriced places . Highly recommended!!!! Definitely a destination!!!! read more

Ongi is next level in variety, size and customizability. I enjoyed the gochujang sauce once more in tonight's custom bowl, but In an upgrade from last time I added kimchi and Korean peppers. The flavor/convenience ratio is one of the best in town. read more

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The service was excellent and quick! Nice space with seating. It's delicious Korean bowl chitpole style; pick your base then protein and finally toppings and sauce. They have a large variety of protein which I like. I played myself thinking the "jerk" was going to be Caribbean style it wasn't lol! But it was still delicious and tender. Overall very enjoyable I will be back!! read more

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The food was phenomenal! The service was great! I loved the ambiance I liked the vibe it was calm. They served my food very well and they brought it out really fast. It was clean. The food was Phenomenally good! You should try it! read more

ONGI - A guy making my food! - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Create your own Korean fast food. It was a good place to have a quick and tasty meal. read more

ONGI - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

This spot is my go-to lunch. It's always clean, consistent, and fresh. The quality of the food is great, and you can tell they take their prep and presentation seriously. The Staff are top notch Definitely one of the more reliable places around when you want something quick but still well made. read more

ONGI - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

It's pretty solid. It's a do-your-own bowl with Korean ingredients. Rice was surprisingly amazing. Just the plain brown rice under all the stuff. Veggies and extras were terrific. Sauces were pretty good. The gochujang was clearly diluted with something and lacked a little punch. Proteins were the weakest bit. Salmon was a little dry and shrimp a little too fishy. But passable. But a great value and a giant pile of food. So that's a win. read more

ordered Ongi's Bulgogi via Wonder on Monday, May 11. It was so nauseatingly that it was the shrimp bun was tasty. But would I order from this restaurant again or go in person?. absolutely not. read more

Just had an amazing experience at ONGI. The food was outstanding--fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. I tried the Create your own Bowl Chicken over Brown Rice and Japchae Noodles and it was hands down one of the best I've had in a while. I'll be back for sure! read more

ONGI - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Coworker wanted to check out this place since it was close to the office. It reminds me of Korean-styled Chipotle (and similar to Sopo). Ordered for pick up directly from their website. I got the large custom bowl that came with 3 proteins (spicy jeyuk pork, crispy chicken, and bulgogi) and added half super greens and half sweet potato japchae. You can select unlimited toppings and come with two sauces (I picked wasabi aioli and ssamjang aioli). The portion size is big and was definitely full after eating half the bowl. I also got pork dumplings that weren't bad but not the best. It's a great option for a quick hearty meal. I'd def be back to have it again for lunch. read more

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Delicious and easy to order in person or online. Easy lunch break spot when in a hurry

Delicious, customizable, high flavor Korean bowl. Recommend getting the sauces on the side, clear noodles, and poached egg!

I usually really enjoy Ongi but I did not have a good experience here today. I ordered on Grubhub and I indicated some preferences in the instructions, which I wanted to change so u called the store. The person I spoke to said they couldn't accommodate my preference (even though I've done it several times before). He was also pretty rude about it. When I came to the store, I was fortunately able to speak with another employee and hash it out. She gladly made the fix for me and told me to just specify online next time. I did notice however that they had also messed up the order. I ordered the wasabi shrimp with an extra side of sesame aioli. They only packed the sesame aioli and no wasabi sauce. I'm glad I opened the bag to notice. That's the whole reason I ordered it! The shrimp portion was also pretty light for an "extra" portion and more concerning, it felt like it wasn't fresh. It was chewy like it had been refrozen or sitting out. Overall, disappointing experience. read more

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You can totally customize your bowl and it is fresh and delicious!!! They're generous with their portions and you won't go hungry!!

Beautiful design and clean. I love the sauces! Staff always friendly. I love showing others that ONGI is a great escape in the crowded Time square area. read more

This place is great! Chipotle is in the back burner. Wasabi Shrimp Bowl on rice/quinoa bed was excellent. Lots of flavor. Bbq chix is delicious. Had that on rice noodles. Will definitely be back for more. read more

ONGI - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Stop by for a quick meal I didn't realize I go back two more times on my visit to NYC. You walk in write down you order and the chefs make it in front of you. Quick and it tasted great. They have rice bowls and noodles. I recommend the rice bowl. If you in a rush and hungry this is the place. read more

My dining experience at Ongi was exceptional. From the moment we entered, the welcoming atmosphere & attentive staff made us feel at home. I had a Korean BBQ Salmon and it was absolutely delicious. The restaurant is clean and has a well maintained space that contributed to a more relaxed and enjoyable dining experience. Will definitely be back soon :) read more