THE FRIESSS. My friend and I stopped by here after dinner just for the fries because she was raving about them and I had to see what the hype was about. Come early - the place fills up fast after 6 PM. Luckily, we came just before the dinner rush so we were seated right away. Not really a spot for larger parties - I would recommend this place either for a smaller group or a date night. The drink menu is pretty fun - unfortunately a lot of their drinks were tequila based (I don't like tequila at all), so the cocktail selection was very limited for me. My favorite drink of the night was the Osamil cocktail - all of the cocktails weren't too strong and tasted great. My friend thought that they could create a cocktail based on what you wanted (big Midori sour fan), but they just suggest a cocktail off the menu based on what you want (I.e. something sweet and fruity, sour and fruity, etc) The fries were outstanding - portion size was enough for 2 people to share. The dipping sauce was a jalapeño mayo but it wasn't too spicy at all. The fries had the perfect texture and crunch and was very well seasoned..I'm drooling thinking about it now.. I will definitely be back for dinner! A lot of people around us ordered the fried chicken, so that seems to be a popular choice here and I'll try it next time. read more

Osamil - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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I've been here for Korean Market Fried twice. I would have a tough time not ordering it a 3rd time! Also really enjoyed my kushi oysters and kimchi fried rice. Great service. Great cocktails. Sophisticated ambiance. read more

Amazing food, vibe and service. Lively spot that serves Korean food tapas style. Bring friends...that's the only way you can try everything! read more

A street off of ktown is where this unique spot lies. I came solo and already realized with my tiny stomach this would be much better with a group. I love the dark and woody interior of the restaurant but at the same time it is not dark inside and has lots of nice lighting inside. My server, Dylan, was really laid back and talked with concern and care throughout my meal. There was so much that I wanted but also my stomach limits me and i didnt want to walk out paying like $100. Even their salad which I am never really a fan of at restaurants looked really good. I got the tokbokki and pork jowl and both were really savory and mouth watering. I have never tried rose tokbooki and the shredded cheese to the topping addd such perfection. The portions were really good as well and I ended up bringing back a large portion of the meal home for leftovers. All the food came out really quick and I was eating within about 30 mins. There was some waiting in regards to ordering and getting my check and confusion with that but overall really good! I would come back again with a group so I could try more of their delicious food and avoid paying $60 for two items. What i got Seafood Rose Tokbokki Pork Jowl Prices $$$ Food 9 atmosphere 9 Service 8 read more

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My partner took me to Osamil for my birthday dinner a few months back and it was a dining experience to remember. Reservations were not that difficult to secure a few days in advance. As usual, I wish we had bigger stomachs or more people in our party to order so much more on the menu. We started with the oysters and gambas/shrimp. Oysters were delicious and briny. The gambas were nothing to write home about; wish we went a different route for this appetizer. For our meal, we shared the pork jowl and the kimchi fried rice with steak. The pork jowl is probably my favorite kBBQ cut and this dish delivered on all the flavor fundamentals - salty, unctuous, tangy, umami, spicy. The fried rice was very good but the star was the perfectly cooked hanger steak. We'll have to come back with friends for the fried chicken and the pork shank. read more

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

Looooved it here! The menu offers a modern twist on traditional Korean dishes and every dish was such a unique blend of flavors :)) Gambas (9/10): Shrimp was so good, drenched in like this oily garlic sauce, and it paired really well with the bread. If you like garlic I recommend Rose Seafood Tteokbokki (9.5/10): This dish was so good and creamy, the sauce was perfectly balanced and seafoody. Only piece of crticism is I wish there were more actual rice cakes in the dish. Still, this one was my fav Chicken Skewer (8.5/10): Super flavorful, well-seasoned, peppery, had a hint of lemon Gochujang Pork Belly Skewer (9/10): This one was a great contrast to the chicken skewer, sweet & spicy & tender. It was a bit oily but that's okay because it added to the rich flavor Bulgogi (9.5/10): I was kinda confused when this dish came out because it was not like the traditional bulgogi, but it was still soooo good. The meat was really tender and soft and melted in your mouth with every bite. It also perfectly paired with the salad, onions and mushrooms it came out with read more

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Tried a bunch of dishes but the ultimate star was the whole Korean fried chicken (~$35). I was blown away how moist and juicy the entire chicken was! The white meat was NOT dry. Although it took a looooong time for it to come out, it was worth the wait. That is probably the best whole fried chicken I ever had. Another dish you should consider is the seafood creamy tteokpokki! The sauce is ridiculously addicting! Everything else is mid--- but the vibes and the service is nice read more

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Excellent food and good service. The dishes were unique and very tasty. I really enjoyed the pear salad, short rib skewer, clam tang, squid fries. I would skip the crab and grilled avocado which was not worth the price and is literally a spoonful of crab on top of half an avocado. The bone marrow was OK but messy to eat and nothing spectacular. Uni bibimbap was good but did not taste of uni. Overall, I would come back and try other items. The prices are OK and service was good. read more

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SO GOOD. Best meal I've had in awhile. Every dish was mouthwatering and delicious, bursting with flavor. More pricey but good portion size and quality ingredients. Definitely recommend!! Love the busy bar/industrial vibes and staff were very attentive. Get a reservation ahead of time if you don't want to wait (esp on the weekend)! read more

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The food is very good here. Everything was perfect. It's an easy going spot with good food and drinks. There was not one dish we didn't enjoy. Highly recommended spot. Service was decent also. Highlights: the uni bibimbap was such a surprising dish. It's very delicious but not overpowering. Rosé tteokbokki was perefect seasoned with a good mix of wonderful ingredient Avocado & crab, it's such a cute little dish. Wish it was twice the size because we didn't have enough of it. Pear and endive salad was so refreshing. It was very welcoming addition before eating heavy hitters like tteokbokki. You can't go wrong with the wings, it was saucy yet crispy. Can't wait to come back. Good job!! Almost didn't post the review because I wanted to keep this gem to myself. But they deserve the praises. read more

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Amazing food! I highly recommend the beef tartare and the pear salad--my personal favorite--but honestly, every dish we tried was delicious. The bartender was not only friendly but also very professional; we thoroughly enjoyed every cocktail he crafted. The atmosphere was cozy with just the right lighting--perfect for soaking in the vibe while still being able to see everything clearly. Did not take pictures of the food but here is one of the drinks I ordered read more

Osamil - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I am blown away by how good the pork shank isthe most juicy and tender pork shank I've ever had in my life... IF THERE IS ONE THING TO GET, for sure get this. The other two dishes were just ok, which is why I'm giving it a four star review. I really did not like that shrimp with quinoa and uni dish (cured shrimp)...the quinoa tasted like it was really out of place, and did not go well with the rest of the ingredients at all...it also did not have any flavors... We also got the beef tartare, which was decent for the most part, but a little bit on the salty side. Would recommend against the drinks... as they are overly sweet :/ definitely go upstairs for better drinks, as it's literally night and day! read more

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The lamb galbi was the highlight! Soo good with the grains at the bottom. I thought it'd be larger but perfect for 1-2 people to share. I also loved how fresh the oysters were. The endive salad was sweet, almost like a dessert. The soy & garlic chicken wings were good but best for 3-4 people to share. Pro tip that bar is walk in first come first serve and the servers are great! This also seems like a popular date spot, there is an upstairs area and the downstairs area felt a little crowded for me, classic nyc spacing. read more

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Perfect birthday dinner for my husband who loves Korean food! We started with the squid fries which come with two sauces. The gochujang sauce was our favorite and we thought the fries were perfectly crispy but still chewy. We also split the salt and pepper wings which were some of the crispiest wings I've ever had! They weren't life changing but very tasty. Then we ordered the seafood tteotbokki which was AMAZING. We were a little surprised how big the serving was but didn't care because it was so good. We couldn't stop talking about the sauce and the amount of seafood in the dish. Truly one of our favorite things we've had in a long time. We also ordered the pork shank but after finishing the seafood tteotbokki we realized we were absolutely stuffed so we had it packaged to go. My only complaint would be that we definitely ordered waaay too much food. The menu wasn't organized in a way that explained how big servings might be and our server didn't offer any explanation of the menu when we sat down. Although it's our fault we ordered too much, I do wish she would've politely warned us that we ordered too much for 2 people. I definitely felt bad wasting some of our pork shank that didn't taste nearly as good reheated at home. Otherwise we had a great experience, would love to come back with a group to try more. read more

Came here after work on a Friday (their happy hour is only Monday a Thursday). Arrived relatively close to them opening so it was very quiet but it filled up quick. Sat at the bar and the service was amazing. Bartenders were attentive and I never felt like I had to wait for someone to come around. Food was very good. Tteok-bokki was not too spicyl, wings were very flavorful and pork jowl had the perfect fat to meat ratio. Drinks were also very good. I will definitely be coming back read more

Called beforehand on a Friday night and they were able to squeeze us in for a reservation for 10 PM. They still had some empty tables when we arrived but it was also a rainy (and flooding) day, so it might've not been as busy as it usually would've been. We mainly came for drinks but we did decide to get an order of Kimchi Fried Rice with the Hanger Steak to share among 4 people. This kimchi fried rice was so delicious, especially with the steak! It has a little bit of spice to it but not an overwhelming amount. It was super flavorful and I really enjoyed it. The portions here are pretty small for the price, but since we had already eaten beforehand, the portion size was alright for a little snack. For drinks, I tried the Seoul-Mate and the Sunny Side Up cocktails. I liked the Seoul-Mate more. The Sunny Side Up was pretty strong on the gin, which I don't mind because I like gin, but it felt like it missed out on the fruity melon flavor it was supposedly supposed to have. The drinks here are definitely stronger on the alcohol taste, which may not be your cup of tea if you prefer cocktails that don't taste like alcohol. In terms of vibes, I really liked the interior. It's a little dark and moody, but there is still enough lighting to not feel like you're staring at people in the dark. It can get a little loud but it's not that bad. Service was also pretty good! read more

Osamil - Seoul-Mate Cocktail and Sunny Side Up Cocktail - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

My niece and I went to Osamil after my niece saw a tik Tok video. After much consideration and research we decided to book a reservation. I do suggest making a reservation as it is a very busy restaurant. We arrived about 5 minutes early and were seated right away without a problem. The restaurant is very beautiful with dimmed lights throughout creating this peaceful vibe. The only thing that I would say was a dumbs down for me was that the tables were very close together. Due to how busy it was it took our waitress a bit to take our order, but once we placed our order, we got our food relatively fast. I was so surprised at how delicious the dishes were. The baby octopus was spicy and so filling. The seafood rose tokbokki was a milkier dish and very cheesy. The squid fries were delectable and both the sauces that accompanied the squid fries paired up well with the dish. This place is great for going out with friends or even a date night. The prices weren't terrible. I would definitely recommend this place and probably even visit again. read more

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Nice chill environment. Great recommendations from the bartender. The oysters aren't as fishy as other oysters I've had so def try them if u are into them. Do keep in mind though that they are $3 per oyster and you must order a minimum of 6. Happy hour is only Monday to Thursday 5-7pm. Kimchi fried rice with steak was very interesting and had a hint of spice which is perhaps from the black pepper? For cocktails we got Pom Dom Dom and Oaxatacon which were pretty good -kudos to the bartenders recommendation. Overall it was pretty expensive but a worthwhile experience. read more

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This korean restaurant, Osamil, is amazing! They normally need reservation because the place is pretty busy but the host was so awesome and able to squeeze us in before their night reservation. The ambience of the place was so hip and trendy, the drinks/cocktail were delicious, and the food were awesome! The best korean food I had in New York. We had the classic korean chicken wings, half oysters, short ribs skewers, pork belly skewers, shrimps skewers, and the noodle dish-Johnson tang. The food came out fast and the service was great. Our server were very helpful and attentive! I recommend this place if you are in New York City! read more

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Wow! I've been waiting to try this place since 2016 and so glad I finally made it here! The cocktail is strong, and I highly recommend trying anything on the HH menu. For food, the portion size is definitely on the smaller side. If you are here with a group, definitely order a number of sides and then try the army stew (bigger portion). Service is very nice and friendly. It gets busy quickly after its opening at 5 PM. The indoor air quality was good despite the crowd. Highly recommend it and hope to be back again! read more

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Wow!! My family and I came here to celebrate life together and it was a good decision. The food, service and atmosphere is on point here. We felt cared for and the team was so attentive. The faves for me were the seafood rose tokbokki, endive salad, beef tartare and truffle fries!! Definitely will be back here to try more things. read more

Modern twist on Korean dishes! Innovative and elevated. I always take my out-of-towner guests here when they want Korean. Everything is good here; you can't go wrong. The modern vibes are cool. read more

A friend had been talking about this spot forever so we finally went recently and boy was she on to something. This is such a great spot for Korean food! I am still dreaming about the pork belly skewers and the kimchi fried rice. We also got the soy &garlic wings and squid fries. Everything was delicious and the vibes in there are cute. Definitely a good spot to go to if you find yourself in midtown needing some after work drinks/grub. read more

Awesome late night gastropub in K-Town! My friend and I wanted some drinks and light eats after a performance in Bryant Park and so we decided to walk over to K-Town. Chanced upon this place which turned out to be a great find. Excellent cocktails and the food was also quite good. read more

Osamil - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Fun Korean spot where they have happy hour for oysters and drinks! I've been here twice so far and the first time I was here they had these butter chips with ice cream that was a core memory for me! Second time I tried the pork shank (good for sharing as the portion is pretty big), beef tartare (get it so good), oysters, and the steak fried rice. The drinks are good here and the service is great! read more

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Love the inviting theme of the gastropub which sets the tone of the rest of the meal just upon entry. We knew we were bound to have a fun rager with great food and drinks. I would definitely recommend this spot to hang with a group of friends. For food we ordered: - Squid Fries (4/5) - Potato & Zucchini Jeon (5/5) - Chicken Wings (5/5) Get the Soy & Garlic flavor with a side of the spicy sauce. Gives you best of both the flavors. - Cured Shrimp (5/5) You can add an extra piece to match the party size for an extra $9. - Pork Shank (4.5/5) - Osamil Kimchi Fried Rice (5/5) For drinks we ordered a variety, all great. I got a beer, Brooklyn Lager specifically, and my group also had a couple of Soju shots- Chamisul Fresh and Jinro is Back, both absolutely delightful. The service was good and overall the experience was fabulous. Good find in K-Town. read more

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This was incredible. I had high expectations and it still beat them. We came with a group of four and got the squid fries, mushroom japchae, potato/zucchini pancake, seafood rose rice cakes, kimchi fried rice with steak, and the fried chicken. Everything was perfect, especially the japchae, rice cakes, and that insanely incredible fried chicken. I'm going to be taking a lot of people here in the future. read more

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It's been four years since my first visit and this time, I tried the food. It's still gonna be 3 stars from me. Our party of 5 had ressos for a Friday night at 7 pm. We all arrived around the same time just before 7 and they were able to seat us. We were seated at a round table. It wasn't squished but it wasn't spacious either so I wouldn't recommend coming with more people than that. For drinks, I had the Seoul-Mate (Hwayo 41, Grey Goose Strawberry & lemongrass essence, Martini & Rossi Fiero L'Aperitivo, Rockey's botanical liqueur, grapefruit Oleo-saccharum, lemon). At first, I wasn't sure what to make of it because it had this cinnamon (or nutmeg?) aftertaste, but it grew on me. For food, we ordered a bunch of things to share. Truffle fries (potato, smoked pimento, truffle oil, jalapeño ash mayo dip) - think McDonald's fries but gourmet. The truffle oil was very nice Squid fries (squid, soy wasabi mayo dip & vinegar gochujang dip) - the squid fries were okay but the soy wasabi mayo was perfect. The wasabi is just the right amount, not too overpowering. Beef tartare (hand-cut prime beef, Korean pear, quail egg, gochujang rémoulade, pine nut) - this was a very small portion and pretty bland, and a bit chewy Clam tang (cherry stone, manila, garlic, jalapeño, bonito) - the broth was soothing for a cold night but the clams were chewy Seafood Rosé Tokbokki (rice cake, Hollander & de Köning mussel, shrimp, fish cake, bird's eye chili, fried mozzarella, micro arugula, basil oil, tomato-cream sauce) - I did not care for this one. It felt like it was trying too hard to be a Korean/Italian fusion, especially with the rice balls. The rice cake itself just tasted like they threw tomato sauce and mozzarella onto some tteokbokki Osamil kimchi fried rice with added hanger steak (house-made kimchi, Nueske bacon, egg & garlic, and beef crunch) - nothing you can't make yourself at home Uni bibimbap (chef selected uni, quinoa, wasabi tobiko, rice, house-made kimchi, soy pickled radish & dressing, perilla, shallot, seaweed purée, frisée) - the quinoa was interesting. After mixing, you can't really taste the uni Overall, everything was kind of bland. I think the flavor profile was there but they just needed some salt or MSG to really pump it up. My favorite dish was the fries. Think of this place as a higher end Korean gastropub. With so many other (and better options with cheaper prices in K-Town), I don't see myself coming back for a third visit. read more

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I came here for a meetup with friends, and had a great time! We just wanted to get drinks and maybe some small bites, so we were able to walk in and get seats at the bar. The drinks were great! I got the na-bee drink which was tasty and sweet, and paired great with the squid fries. It was nice to actually sit at the bar because we got to see the bartenders make all sorts of drinks, and you can easily tell they're a cocktail bar. I would definitely come back again! I'll have to try more of their drinks for sure. read more

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Stumbled in this restaurant on a Saturday night and they had one table for two open for 90 minutes! The service was great and everyone was super nice. The pork shank was so good! The meat fell right off the bone. It is definitely a lot of food for two people though. I think you can pass on the seafood rose tteokbokki though. Overall, I would say the restaurant has a pocha vibe but focuses more on food. read more

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

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amazing korean food with a modern twist! We have a party of 5 reservation and we're seated promptly. The service was excellent, waiter brought filled water carafes on time, and food came out quick. I expected my bulgogi to be thinly sliced beef, which is what most looked like, but they were patties instead. It tasted great with a refreshing green onion spicy salad. They also have several mocktail options. read more

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A very cool Korean gastropub!! I wasn't sure what to expect since I tend to gravitate towards more classics and old-school Korean spots but the good reviews drew me in and I was pleasantly surprised. We dropped by on a Friday night and were able to snag the bar seatings with front row view to the hardworking bartenders making exquisite drinks. The restaurant is very modernly decorated with dark interior and dim lightings. They have full menu at the bar as well so we got the Beef Tartare, Soy & Garlic Chicken Wings, and the Johnson Tang (their version of Budae Jjigae) to share. The food came out fast! And they're all super fresh. The Beef Tartare was tender and refreshing. It's full flavor from the sesame dressing. Meanwhile the wings were some of the best Korean fried chicken we've had! Very meaty, crust was crunchy and flavorful. Could easily eat 10 each. The Johnson Tang was also nice and comforting. Great for sharing with lots of sauages, spam, tofu, and ramen noodles. The broth was well-balanced; we practically drank the whole thing. For drinks we split the Sunny Side Up which was a very cute drink that's a little sweet but had a good kiwi tartness. All the drinks they make and offer sounded and looked amazing so this would be a great spot to load up on drinks for sure. TLDR; Had an amazing time here and you should definitely check them out! read more

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I visited for dinner with some friends. It was a Thursday night and we were seated pretty quickly. The lights are dim and the atmosphere is nice. We sat on the round tables in the middle seating area. It was pretty crowded, and we had to look for the server several times. We had a hard time finding the server as well as getting the bill or asking for anything in general. Maybe they were understaffed? Not sure, but it took at least 10 minutes to get someone's attention to help us get the bill. We got the kimchi fried rice, Korean fried chicken, oden tang, and rose teokbeokii. I was pretty disappointed with the food. They look aesthetically pleasing, but the best item was the most basic, their kimchi fried rice. Everything else was a little disappointing. It wasn't bad, but it didn't meet expectations especially since it looks like this place has a lot of good reviews. Tl;dr - food is okay, kimchi fried rice was probably the best dish. Was hard to get staff assistance. read more

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I came here for a galentines dinner and was super pleased by the food and service here! It is the perfect spot for a nice dinner hangout with friends. Our waiter was super friendly and we would laugh and make conversation together. We got the oysters, bone marrow, kimchi fried rice, and pork shank and everything was delicious! The pork shank was so huge and worth the price. We had four people but there was still so much meat left, we had to take it to-go. Would definitely come back again! read more

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My friend and I dropped by here for a little happy hour before dinner. We made a reservation for their opening time and were seated shortly after arriving. Soon after, it was packed in here. Food & Drinks: My friend and I ordered the fries and the sweet potato fries to share. The sweet potato fries are actually more like yam fries (they're not the orange colored ones as they're korean sweet potatoes), but they're still very good. The regular fries were crispy and well-seasoned. The mayo dip with both fries was great. I ordered the Osamil cocktail for my drink and thought it was great. I also tried my friend's Seoul-Mate (cute name), and it was strong but good. My friend also ordered a half-dozen oysters. They're $9 for the half dozen, so it's a good deal I'd say! Service: Service was friendly and quick. The servers continuously kept taking our menu away and we had to keep asking for it back to see if anything interested us. That was a little weird but nothing too bad. TL;DR - good fries, good cocktails & remember to make a reservation read more

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Me and a friend went on a Sunday at 7pm and surprisingly there was no wait! We ordered the potato zucchini pancake and the kimchi fried rice. The waiter was a bit slow to take our order and refill water, but the vibes were very nice! Pancake 8/10: Very nice and crispy and comes with a spicy soy sauce that goes well together, it was super filling though so definitely share with a friend or two! Kimchi fried rice 9/10- Love the runny egg that goes on top, the sourness of the kimchi went so well with the savory fried rice! read more

Osamil - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing meal with modern twist on Korean classics! I came with a large group and my friend did all the ordering, so I don't recall all the dishes. However, the most memorable were the jap chae, kimchi fried rice, and pork shank. I am still dreaming about them. The jap chae was packed full of mushroomy umami and maybe a hint of truffle oil. The fried rice had the proper bouncy texture from chilled day-old rice. That pork shank was a monster. Probably enough as an entree for 3-4 hungry people, but because we ordered so many dishes between the 8 of us, we sadly couldn't finish it and I'll regret that forever. It was fall-off-the-bone and melt-in-your-mouth decadent. The second tier favorites for our group were the whole fried chicken and uni bibimbap. The batter on the fried chicken was very crispy and well seasoned. The bibimbap is like no other I've tried. It tasted of the sea with the uni and nori mixed in, which is an acquired taste for sure, and I am not sure I personally can finish the whole thing, but having a small bite was perfect. The only dish that most did not like was the bulgolgi, which looked like a slider patty and was too far of a deviation from the beloved classic. This is a great place to come with a group and just try as many dishes as you can. As long as you are not aiming for the traditional, home-styled Korean meal, your taste buds will be delightfully surprised by Osamil's clever interpretations. read more

Food: Love the gambas (sucker for toasted bread), and the kimchi fried rice is a must try. Service: Hostess was friendly, and server was very attentive and patient with us as first timers at the restaurant. And recommended a lot of great dishes. Ambience: Walked in without a reservation at 10:30pm and it was still very packed during this hour. The ambience and decor were very dark, moody and beautiful. read more

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Great use of space for New York! The ambiance is great and Katie was a perfect server for our group - fun and VERY patient! Fortunately, because I was with a group, I was lucky to be able to taste a number of the dishes. My standouts are the charred avocado with crab meat, the sweet potato fries with the jalapeno mayo sauce, and the incredible Korean Market fried chicken. The best dish of the night was the Mushroom Japchae! I will definitely return when I'm back in NYC! read more

Yum!! The perfect place for late night small bites and some drinks (we had soju). The daenjang foie gras mousse was the highlight and they gave quite a lot of it so we ordered an extra side of toast! This helped with how the dishes are a bit on the smaller size in terms of portions. read more

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