Got the fried chicken and it's literally a whole chicken deep fried (which usually ends up dry, but this was not, it was so tender) that they chop up in front of you -- comes with a slaw, jalapeño pickled radish, a gochujang sauce and soy garlic sauce. The slaw was good. The radish had a bit too much a jalepeno taste from what I was used to. Impressive looking dish! Was pretty good! The kimchi fried rice with steak - it's like 5 slices of steak but it's so good. Fried egg too. I finished that whole thing so fast. I can't even lie, it was so good. I could see myself getting this again. Vibes are immaculate, the service was good with my glass never getting empty. They have a max sit time of an hour and 45 minutes. Kinda pricy but def has the vibes and decent upscale-type Korean food! read more

Osamil - Korean fried chicken - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Vibes of the place are nice!! Food is standard Korean food, nothing extraordinary. Had a lot of drink options - Soy & garlic wings: 10/10, flavor is great, and wings were juicy - Sweet potato fries: 8/10, gigantic thick fries. Good but I prefer my fries thinner. Sauce was meh - Seafood rose tteokbokki: 8/10, super creamy, but wish there was more rice cake. Lots of seafood!! Bb.q Chicken's rose tteokbokki is better imo - Pork shank: 9/10, really tender and juicy meat that fell off the bone. Hella pricey tho (-1 point) - Kimchi fried rice w/ prime hanger steak: 6/10, just okay. Not a huge fan of the fried rice, the steak was good, medium rare - Espresso martini: 8/10, really strong lol read more

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Came here with some friends for dinner and maybe a drink. We ended up ordering the pork shank, french fries, seafood rose tteobokki, soy garlic wings and the spicy wings. We also wanted to get drinks, however 2 of the 5 of us didnt have ID and were told if one person didnt have ID, no one could get drinks. I felt like everything we got was unfortunately just okay. The wings had decent flavor but they were small and barely had any meat in them. The seafood tteobokki felt like it lacked depth. The pork shank was unfortunately extremely dry. And the fries were as they come, but the truffle sauce was also nothing special. Overall, glad we tried it but probably a one and done read more

Walked in and was able to get a table for dinner. Ordered the squid fries, salt and pepper wings, and kimchi fried rice with hanger steak. The appetizers were crispy. The squid fries were good. The flavor of wings we chose was little too bland and the wings are really small. The kimchi fried rice was too salty. And it really felt like $36 plate of just rice since there was only a few small slices of steak :( They have happy hour deals on some items which are 50% off, such as on the oysters and fries. Overall, very pricey for the portions that are meant for "sharing". Service was okay and it's clean inside. read more

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They have a great happy hour! Kumamoto oysters and an IPA for only $16 was incredible. I sat up at the bar, and it was perfect. The atmosphere is great with cool decor. It felt upscale but has a casual, non-stuffy vibe, which I loved. The staff was super attentive and great. A perfect experience. read more

Osamil - Happy hour sign, exterior of building - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Used to be my favorite restaurant... Spent many hundreds here. Used to bring allmy out of town guests here . The Reservation/walk ups is a mess...Got shafted on seating two times and this isn't baseball. Was a walk in and a later walk in got our table Gotta find a new favorite place :( read more

We shared the pear salad, squid fries, fried chicken entree, and pork shank among five people, and it was more than enough. The pork shank was done very well, would recommend. Service was attentive. Casual place, good for medium-size groups. read more

I found myself at Osamil for a post-holiday dinner with some of my colleagues. While I am not too familiar with Korean food, I actually have been to this space before - albeit upstairs at their cocktail bar/lounge. I was looking forward to seeing how their food fared - so off we went. Osamil is kind of a Korean fusion spot - the vibes are super casual with an almost industrial feel with medium wood tables and stools for seating. The space isn't too large, but there's enough room for a sizable bar. Tables are somewhat close to each other so it gives the feeling of being crowded if the restaurant is full, but it wasn't uncomfortable. However, I will say that I didn't think our table was large enough for our party. We were 6 people at a small round table that made it tight and a challenge to hold all our dishes; when we asked, we were told it's standard to sit parties our size at these tables. We decided to share a bunch of dishes: foie gras, lamb, kimchi fried rice, truffle fries, salad, and budae-jjigae. The fishes ranged from being just okay to good - the strongest ones for me were the budae-jjigae, salad, and foie gras. These were all great - creative dishes with lots of flavor. The fries were just fries and the rice and lamb were a little underwhelming; they lacked flavor. Service was a mixed bag - I noticed it was taking a while for a server to come to our table after seating and other tables who sat after us were being taken care of. A member of our party needed to flag someone down, but after that service went smoothly. Overall, my experience at Osamil was fine - but with the service and food being a mixed bag, I would opt for other spots before returning. read more

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Lovely! Small tables but the staff expertly placed and removed dishes for a party of 6 during happy hour, and we ordered A LOT. The hostess let us know there's a seating limit of an hour and 45 mins. No problem. Service was amazing, they were attentive and fast and our server even recommended checking out the speakeasy bar upstairs. My happy hour gin martini was very good but one of my colleagues didn't care for his xtra dirty vodka martini. He switched to an old fashioned which was also good, standard and what you'd expect. Thumbs up. My favorite dish was the soy cured shrimp, wow so flavorful! But the bulgogi entree fell short--it was like a sweet minced burger patty. The short rib, zucchini & potato jeon, wings, kimchi fried rice with steak, Kumamoto oysters--all 10/10. I would also recommend the shiitake mushroom skewer, it was surprisingly delicious and better than the chicken skewer which was a bit bland. Scallop skewers and steak skewers were also fantastic. Skip the matcha tiramisu dessert cocktail, it's thiccccck--next time I might try the raspberry tart cocktail for dessert. We stumbled out of there absolutely stuffed and buzzed, just what we wanted! 'Til next time! read more

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Food was done VERY well- especially the chicken and fried squid sticks. It took forever for the drinks to come out and seats are cramped together but servers were nice and visibly trying to push the food and beverage services along. read more

Osamil - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Seafood lovers, this spot is for you -- but don't believe all the hype on the signatures! Osamil has such a cool, inviting vibe -- warm lighting, stylish interior, and a buzz that makes it feel perfect for a casual dinner or a night out with friends. Service was friendly and quick, and the whole space has that trendy NYC energy without feeling pretentious. I loved their seafood dishes. The Seafood Rose Tteokbokki was rich, creamy, and comforting in the best way. And the Clam "Feast" Tang was the standout for me -- super flavorful, briny, and generous with the seafood. Easily the highlight of the night. That said, I did find a couple of their "signature" items a bit overrated. They weren't bad by any means -- just didn't live up to the hype or price point for me. The flavors felt a little simpler than I expected based on reviews. Still, overall, Osamil is definitely worth visiting if you love Korean-inspired small plates and great seafood dishes in a gorgeous space. I'd come back for the seafood alone -- and for the vibe. read more

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This restaurant has been on my list for a while. Luckily, we made a reservation as it was quite busy. Our group of four ordered a few dishes starting with the chicken wings with soy and garlic, the pork shank, beef short ribs, kimchi fried rice with steak, and the clam feast tang. All the portions were nice and big. The pork shank was tender and so were the beef short ribs. The clam feast tang had a surprising kick to it, which was nice. We ended the night with two of their dessert cocktails, the Matcha tiramisu and the Raspberry tart. The only reason why I would give this place a four stars is because of how insanely pricey the dessert cocktails were for being so small. read more

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Before dinner, we had time to kill. Osamil (located in koreatown) caught our eye as it was only a 5 minute walk to our dinner reservations. Great! Although we didn't order any food, I can say their drinks were one of the best that we've had in NYC. Aside from Oscar Wilde, their Espresso Martinis were top tier. (& I've had plenty of Expressos that weekend) The bar exuded this elegant feel to it; warm, dark, and cozy, perfect for a causal or intimate date! read more

Osamil - Expresso Martini Me please - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

We all felt the hipster fusion vibe as soon as we walked in and we knew this place was going to be a "WOW". The dim lighting and low table seating resembles a Korean pub setting. The wall racks for coats were super convenient. We ordered a variety of flavors. The Kumamoto oysters, short ribs, tartare, baby octopus, and rice cakes. The oysters were packed with a punch of freshness from the sea and full of flavor despite their small size. The short rib was braised to perfection with the meat breaking off so easily. The tartare was pleasing blend of savory and sweet from the Korean pear. The baby octopus with crispy onions was a spicy sweet contrast to the rest of the dishes we ordered. The rice cakes were different from your typical Korean restaurant as they use rosé making it taste like an Italian pasta. All these flavors were delightful! Jun and Elle were our servers and took great care of our party. They were super friendly and gave us ample attention throughout the evening. I'm glad we made a reservation because this place was packed by the middle of our dinner. Our experience was superb and look forward to coming back! read more

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Came back after a long time and it was just as good as I remembered. Despite coming for a relatively late dinner (8pm on a Weds night), the place was PACKED the entire night, which is a testament to how fun the spot is. Endive pear salad was refreshing, rose dukbokki was so creamy and bouncy, short rib was tender and flavorful, uni bibimbap was so diverse in ingredients and delicious! Highly recommend for a fun casual night out read more

During a trip to NYC, a friend and I had dinner at Osamil. We ordered the squid fries and the potato and zucchini jeon as appetizers. For the entrees, which we shared family-style, we ordered the braised short rib and the nearly famous lamb galbi. I thought the squid fries tasted alright. I did like how they had unique Asian-inspired sauces (soy wasabi mayo dip and vinegar gochujang dip) and I liked that they were squid fries, rather than regular potato fries. Honestly, I preferred the potato and zucchini jeon over the squid fries, since the potato, zucchini, onion, and carrots were thinly sliced and the savory pancake was crispy. The ingredients are unique too since most of the time, I've only seen a seafood pancake or kimchi pancake at Korean restaurants. It was a pleasant surprise. For the entrees, the beef was fall off the bone and each side used in the plating of the short rib had a unique taste. The lamb though was the real star of the show. It was so rich and meaty, yet also slightly fatty, that it reminded me of wagyu beef. Honestly, I would come back here and reorder the lamb and the potato and zucchini jeon alone. The place is pretty busy but the servers are attentive. The ambiance is low-light and a bit casual but the food is what really makes it upscale. read more

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Food: 11/10!!! Everything was really delicious! I think my favorites were the braised short rib and the seafood rosé tokbokki! From presentation to flavor everything hit the spot. Service: 10/10 Our waitress was very attentive and came to the table at least 3-4 times throughout the night. Ambience: 9/10 the place is very busy and a bit loud, but not to the point where you can't hear each other speaking. We were seated promptly and served in a similar fashion. If you get the chance to visit Osamil Upstairs, you should. The entire space is very spacious and honestly feels like your walking into a romantic movie scene! Get the O-E drink, it's award winning and a refeshing way to end a night. read more

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Now one of my favorite restaurants in midtown. Everything Ive tried here is delicious. I love the causal professional but trendy high energy vibe and the delicious Korean food! Must make reservation a great place for afterwork dinner & drinks. read more

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I went for happy hour right when it opened at 5 and it was pretty empty. We also had a reservation, which i'd recommend since it got packed when we left around 7. They had some happy hour cocktails for $14 and oysters! The oysters weren't necessarily big but they were okay and pretty tasty. You get what you pay for I got the paloma but i'm not a fan, I liked my friend's Penicillin more. It had a strong ginger kick The pork shank was humongous and a great shareable amongst three people. They gave us lettuce and toppings to go with it so we can turn it into a wrap. One cup of lettuce won't be enough but don't be afraid to ask for more! read more

Osamil - Pork Shank - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Oh - Em Gee! My friend lived here for a while and recommended this spot. They spoke well about their fried chicken so I had to give this spot a try AMBIANCE: Parking: I mainly saw street parking but when in doubt take the subway. Seating: Inside seating and upstairs seating. It seems like an eventful place with room for about 100 people. Vibes: Welcome to Koreatown! It's an eventful place that's close to some Empire State Building and Herald Square. Plenty of good eats and late night things to check out. The space itself is a cozy and lively place. Pretty dimmed with good energy but not too sports like chaotic. I enjoyed the music and the hybrid aesthetics of old (brick and dark wood) and new (creative designs) Great for a food adventure - whether you're here with friends or down for a solo adventure. FOOD: Osamil's Korean Market Fried Chicken (Recommend) Make sure to share this! A whole chicken presented to you as a whole delight (for aesthetics) then chopped to pieces to enjoy.I enjoyed the double fried crisp, juicy meat, and seasoned flavors of soy-garlic and additional seasoning to provide that mix of mild sweetness and umami-ness. Seafood Rosé Tteokbokki (Recommend) A pleasant mix of chewy gareateeok (rice cakes), seafood, and I'd like to say there version of alfredo with a kick (creamy gochujang sauce, cheese, cream, and more savory). This can be fulfilling in itself, the sauce is delicious you can use the leftovers for more delights - add rice, fries, or even noodles and you got yourself another meal! Osamil (Recommend) A nice refreshing drink to kickback and relax to. Enjoyable flavors of citrus and ginger. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Great! Friendly people and quick service. Their energy contributed to a positive energy here. TL; DR OVERALL: 5 Stars. Excellent! Good food, reasonable prices, and a pleasant vibe. I've heard the word soul-soothing but more like Seoul-soothing comfort food. I'm glad we went here for this glorious experience! When in NY and looking for modern Korean food, definitely check this out! TIPS: *Osamil is Korean for the address - 5 west 31st street. 5- Oh, 3- Sam, 1-il. read more

Osamil - Woooo! - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I was staying in Koreatown and Osamil caught my eye - between the menu and the vibe, it felt like a spot I couldn't skip. It's an upscale Korean eatery with a cute bar and a really nice aesthetic. We got the cured shrimp, which you cannot miss out on! It's packed with flavor and perfect if you're into seafood. We also had the Johnson Tang, which was super comforting and tasty - and huge! Definitely big enough to share between two people. After dinner, check out the upstairs bar. The whole place has a very cool, laid-back vibe. Great spot all around. read more

Osamil - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Great host station, professional waiters and we even got our Korean Fried Chicken custom cut at the table. Delicious options and a fun vibe. read more

Osamil - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I came to Osamil with my colleagues for a holiday dinner. We'd previously visited the bar upstairs and remembered the drinks being good, so I was looking forward to trying the restaurant. On Resy, it states that guests are allowed to dine for 1 hour and 45 minutes. While I do understand the business reason of placing a time limit on dining, I think that it's one of the unfortunate lasting effects of Covid (which is when I think dining time limitations started). Fortunately for us, Osamil didn't rush us out when our meal went past that time; either they don't enforce it strictly, or we got lucky. We did dine fairly early on a weeknight though. The interior of the restaurant is beautiful. It's modern with elements of traditional Korean. We were seated right away when we arrived. We were a group of 6 and were seated on one of the round tables. For a more comfortable dining experience, I'd recommend coming with a smaller group of 4-5. We ordered several things off the menu, and all the dishes were pretty good. However, I didn't think that there were any particular stand out dishes. We tried the wings, French fries, daenjang foie gras, endive & Korean pear salad, seafood rose tteokbokki, lamb galbi, kimchi fried rice with hangar steak and the Johnson tang. Of what we ordered, my favorite dish was the foie gras. The kimchi fried rice was also good, but fairly standard. Overall, I wouldn't say that Osamil serves Korean food. It's more like American food with Korean influence. I think it may be a good introduction to Korean food for people who've never had it, are curious to try it, but still want a meal that feels kinda familiar. The bar upstairs was very good, and I would go again if I'm in the neighborhood. read more

- Reserved a table for 4 a couple of weeks ahead (reservations are timed, so plan accordingly) - Lively and bustling on a Thursday evening with great energy during happy hour - Space is tight, but the chill, upbeat, relaxed vibes makes it comfortable - Exceptional service: staff are warm, friendly, attentive and genuinely happy to be there - Food was amazing--every dish tasted incredibly fresh and well-balanced: Korean Market Fried Chicken--served whole, perfectly golden and crispy outside, juicy and tender inside, bursting with flavor; Seafood Rose Tokbokki--rich, creamy, decadent sauce coating chewy rice cakes and a generous mix of mussels, shrimp and squid; Osamil Kimchi Fried Rice--bold, perfectly balanced flavors, cooked to perfection; French Fries--consistently crispy with a nice hint of truffle, served with a mayo dip that elevates this simple dish - Strong drinks: Mezcal Negroni--smooth and smoky with a refreshing citrus finish - Only downside--there's a table time limit, so your good time might feel short, but great excuse to take the party elsewhere or end the night on a high note - Overall--prices lean high, but the quality, flavors and lively ambiance make it absolutely worth it! read more

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Menu seemed really interesting so picked this for a work dinner. The space is very crowded and loud, just FYI. It's a lively ambiance but hard to talk. Food is hit or miss. Flavors are good, portions are odd. Kind of too fusion-y IMO. Prices are a bit high if you're paying out of pocket. Service is wonky when it's busy, which is almost always. read more

My best friend and I had an amazing meal at Osamil NYC, the food was cooked to perfection! The bulgogi and Osamil burger were outstanding. The service was excellent, and the staff were very helpful when she couldn't decide what to get. This wasn't my first time at a Korean gastropub, but it was hers! I was very happy the waiter took his time to explain the menu items. Will be coming back!!!!! read more

Osamil - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

We came for New Year's Eve and had such an amazing spread!! Every single course was on point. The pear salad was fresh, sharp, and crunchy. We had the short rib and chicken as our proteins which were rich and tasty. The creaminess of the mashed potatoes and the rosé tteokbokki balanced everything out. Service was great. Dimly lit/bar vibes and was crowded on NYE but still had enough space to have a good time and it wasn't so loud that we couldn't hear each other. Love it here! read more

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Made a dinner reservation for Sunday evening and we were seated right away! We started off with scallop and short rib skewers and both preferred the scallop skewer. For our main dishes we shared kimchi fried rice + hanger steak and the pork shank. The fried rice was super tasty and the steak was cooked perfectly. The pork shank was really tender and I enjoyed eating it with the lettuce leaves, which helped cut out the fattiness. The pork shank is a really large portion so I took home some leftovers! Service was attentive and they were pretty efficient. read more

Oh man, this place was awesome! From my favorite Kumamoto oysters to beef tartare to the grilled scallops to the hearty seafood rosé tokbokki, I had enjoyed everything after running the streets with my 2 young kids on this super cold freezing night looking for a place that was available on Christmas Eve. You saved my life, Osamil! Thank you! read more

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Stopped by here with a group of friends twice. It's a very lively/trendy spot. Downstairs is a full restaurant and bar, upstairs is more of a lounge/speakeasy. We had some great service both times. The food is also good, they have a slight twists on some classic dishes, which I really like. I tried way too many dishes to mention. I loved the lamb. The clam soup is a great option, especially if you like spicy soups. The bulgogi here is very different. It's a single large flattened piece, rather than a lot of small pieces. Very cool spot that I would recommend checking out. read more

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Overall my experience was ok. There was a lot of confusion regarding my burger which led to me not getting it for a while which was frustrating. They aren't the best at accommodating allergies so be warned if you don't eat a lot of Korean food because of this. When I finally did get the food it was ok. It wasn't quite evenly cooked and then thought the patty was too small for the bread. My friends shared the seafood and the kimchi fried rice. They said it was super good. The martini I had was pretty good a well. Would overall say my experience was ok. Service also I could tell they were trying but it wasn't that good either. read more

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Fabulous dinner at Osamil. It is a bit expensive for the portion but the food was divine. I particularly loved the mushroom Japchae. It is a Korean gastropub, which means that the dishes are mostly to share family style. The place itself was beautiful and pleasant. The service was good. read more

Osamil - Shrimp - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Stopped in for drinks and a light snack. Sadly we can't recall the drinks we had but they were amazing. The bartender did such a great job and was very meticulous when preparing the garnishes for the drink. We ordered a number of skewers since we hadn't eaten all day. They were phenomenal! Would stop in again for some drinks. read more

Osamil - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

If you're looking for happy hour oysters in Midtown, this is your place. Came here around 5:30 or so for oyster happy hour and promptly got a seat at the bar. The space itself is super high end feeling which I loved. Happy hour cocktails here are decent - I went with the Cold A$$ Martini which was indeed cold and refreshing, and paired super well with the oysters. A word to oyster traditionalists looking for cocktail sauce to go with your oysters. This probably isn't the place for you, as they're served with a wasabi type sauce. But these oysters, in my opinion, didn't need any sauce at all. They were sweet, with deep wells in them. Half a dozen will set you back $12. The special is available all day Monday and Sunday, as well as Tues-Sat from 5-7. The guys next to us ordered an entire rotisserie chicken which smelled incredible. I would definitely come back here. read more

Awesome spot in Koreatown. We ordered a whole bunch of different dishes - and it's really hard to choose the best. They were all delicious. Pork, chicken, steak, fries, and their soup - really really good. I'd say the service was on par too - all in all, we had a great time. read more

It was easy to make a reservation. They have happy hour until 7pm. The servers were nice. The food and drinks were good. The floral cocktails were pretty and came with nice garnishes. The braised short rib came off the bone and was the best dish. The tartare was good but a bit softer and sweeter than I prefer. There are little hooks for bags and coats. read more

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Amazing service. Me and my friends were able to walk in without reserving a spot. The front desk person was very nice to us. This resturant was packed the moment it opened up. It had a very nice cozy vibe. I was wow by their whole chicken. The server cuts it for you from drums to wings to chest. Everything was amazing even the duck liver. I suggest getting the chicken with duck liver. You can use the duck liver as a dip. Amazing food. Will come back again. read more

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TLDR: Osamil easily ranks at the top of my list for best Korean Fried chicken... and to make someone who doesn't like pork enjoy eating pork shank? That's a winner in my book! - - - - - - Osamil was recommended by a friend, and we went with a reservation together. It's Korean food; I've had it a bit... but if a Korean friend recommends it, I'm trying it! Although we checked in ~ 20 minutes earlier, we were led to our table and immediately served water and given menus. I don't know about you, but after walking ~ 30k steps in the city, nothing's more refreshing than a pure glass of water. Onto orders, we had their soy garlic chicken and pork shank. Now, if you know a good Korean fried chicken, you'll know there's always a satisfying crisp crunch along as your teeth meet the juicy, tender meat, skinning it off the bones - tendons and all. Yup, that's exactly what you can expect here, in addition to a nice sweet and spicy sauce. :) The pork shank? I'll start by saying that pork is my least favorite type of meat; regardless, I believe this is a must try! The pork shank is most definitely a fall-off-the-bone kind of experience, and each bite was flavorful - the meat tender, too, coming off in strands. If desired, there's also lettuce to wrap the meat - extras available upon request. The side salad was a bit too sour to enjoy, but it was otherwise impressive. And of course, making plans here wouldn't be fitting without knowing how the environment is... well, it's a bit dimly lit with a darker wood feature, perfect for a date or a more classed up meal with friends. read more

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Def an innovative and modern Korean spot in the area! Looks super cute and intimate. Food was overall on par. Appetizers might be better than entrees since I only got 1 app and 2 entrees. - cured shrimp 4.5/5: kinda like a sushi? It was sweet, raw, super fresh shrimp, this was hands down delicious esp for someone that doesn't like uni, you don't taste the fishy uni and goes well with it actually. Would highly reco trying this but it's only 3 pieces - Kimchi fried rice with added wagyu steak 3/5: this was rather disappointing... steak was tender and good but barely any taste... fried rice was on the sweeter spectrum and barely any Kimchi taste and lacking pieces of kimchi in the fried rice. I think I could count the number of kimchi in the fried rice bc it was very minimal - pork shank 4/5: would reco trying this! Great portion to share as it is very big and meaty but wasn't really impressed with the taste. Loved that the meat fell right off though and all the banchans that came with it Didn't get to try the drinks but they did look very appetizing and super delish. Would come back to try the other appetizers and maybe their drinks too. The vibes and service were great! read more

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The service was phenomenal, our server was attentive and incredibly polite. Overall, most of the food was fresh and flavorful, though on the pricey side. Nearly everything we ordered was enjoyable, with a few notable exceptions. The beef carpaccio missed the mark entirely. Rather than a true carpaccio, it resembled sliced roast beef and a salad was a throwaway because the dressing wasn't very good- and the dressing makes the salad . While the beef tartare was extremely fresh and delicious, the spicy Korean sauce completely overpowered the meat. Unfortunately, the flavor of the beef was lost, I could have been eating anything and wouldn't have known it was beef. The cured shrimp was solid, but the uni tasted like it was past its prime, and the quinoa was undetectable. I had expected some crispness for texture, but it fell flat. The squid fries were fried to perfection and very tasty, but the dipping sauce didn't work for me...and for me, the sauce makes the dish. We also ordered two dozen Kumamoto oysters during happy hour, but they were disappointing. They seemed out of season-dry, lacking liquor, and many were unusually small. I also didn't enjoy the dipping sauces. Unfortunately, I need some sort of cocktail sauce/horseradish or Mignonette- I prefer it traditional that way. One standout dish of the night was the Johnson Tang. It was my first time trying something like it, and the flavor was exceptional. The depth and complexity were hard to describe, and I was genuinely, pleasantly surprised, which doesn't happen often. read more

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