OKDONGSIK New York

This was one of the best Korean restaurants I've been to. The broth is so clear yet rich. Not oily or heavy at all. The pork is so tender and pairs well with their housemade gochuji paste. The mandu was very soft and tender and filled with meat. The dumpling skin is very thin. Pairs very well with the dwaeji gomtang. The naeng jaeyuk was so tender as well and goes well with the gochuji. Their kimchi was actually really good. Had to ask for refills. More on the less ripe side yet flavorful, cruncy and fresh. Overall very hearty and healthy meal. The 45 min wait was very worth it (we went on a Monday during lunch time).

It’s… good? Look. I’m a clear soup GIRLIE. But this is just not very flavorful. Also… the dumplings are frozen. That said, the meat is actually good and the broth is well balanced. The rice stays nicely cooked after being soaked. The dumplings are really good. But again, surprisingly from frozen. The kimchi is free refills yay. The atmosphere is very calming, which was my favorite part of the experience!! I went on a Sunday night, 10mins before they opened. We got in right when they opened. But this was a VERY cold day, so the line was short.

The kimchi dumplings were *excellent*, the solution was surprisingly tasty, lemonade is on the sweet side for me. The warm pork broth over perfectly chewy rice was so comforting. The generous slices of pork were so tender and simultaneously bouncy -- a texture that is so rare! My only thing is I should have asked for more kimchi - it went so well with everything. Would line up again for this.

I went here for lunch on Sunday after seeing the chef on Culinary Class Wars. My friend and I did a walk in for two on a snowy (half the city shut down level snowstorm) Sunday. We got there at about 11:40am when they just opened at 11:30 and got the last two walk-in seats. The couple that came after us was quoted 30 minutes and after that quotes became an hour to hour and a half wait - so if you’re doing a walk-in I recommend right when they open. I got kimchi mandoo and the dweji-gomtang with extra pork. The kimchi mandoo were very tasty, though I would probably skip them on my next visit (I try to maximize dining when in NY and after getting to try them once, I think I’d save the room to be hungry for another snack or meal to try 😅). The dweji-gomtang was everything you’d want on a cold snowy day. The broth was very light and very fragrant, and the rice and pork paired very well with it. I loved the side of gochuji to dip the pork in - it complemented everything very well. The kimchi they give is ok, but not the best I’ve ever had. I also really enjoyed the tea they provide while you’re eating. I rushed straight to a Broadway show from the meal and despite finishing everything - my soup, three of the dumplings (my friend ate the fourth), and my kimchi - I didn’t feel uncomfortably full or heavy after the meal. The space is small with just about 14 counter seats. The chefs, who are also the ones to confirm your order, are on the other side preparing the food. There is no waiting area, so if you are quoted a wait you have to go somewhere else to pass the time (they’ll text you when your table is ready). Overall, very pleased with my meal, though if I’d waited an hour and a half like others were quoted I may have felt differently. If you can snag a reservation or a short wait, I highly recommend!

Not worth the hype. The broth is basic and unremarkable. The dumplings are forgettable. Even if we didn't wait in the cold to get a seat, I still would opt to just make this at home. Go to Gan-Hoo BBQ down the street, get some beef toro and actually find some flavor. Their kimchi was better too

We went mid-December 2025. The service was amazing. Everyone was so kind, attentive, and quick to serve. We reserved right at 2:30PM, which was right at break time, but we didn't feel rushed to eat or to leave. The food, though, was average. We really came because the owner came out in Culinary Class Wars. The broth is definitely rich in flavor, but that was really it. The meat wasn't as tender as I expected it to be. The kimchi mandu was pretty spicy, but I couldn't spot a lot of kimchi inside. For a soup made with pork, I definitely think it's a bit overpriced. The space is small and got quite steamy and warm quickly. Overall, it was a good experience, but we won't be going back.

I was surprised that the pork soup had such a clear broth! The kimchi was a bit disappointing compared to traditional Korean gukbap places, and there was no kkakdugi either. But considering how the dish has been localized, that’s understandable. The clean, light pork broth is something most people would probably enjoy. + It was a bit unfortunate that there wasn’t a reception area or a proper waiting space, and the space felt quite tight. I recommend arriving exactly at your reservation time.