ONGGI

Jan 2026: this is a great Korean restaurant in the middle of DuPont Circle. It's VERY difficult to find a restaurant that offers gluten free Korean food. At this restaurant, most of their food is gluten free!! Is that terrific or what! I thought it was awesome! Korean cuisine is rice based so if you use gluten free soy sauce (or tamari) and gluten free miso (fermented soy beans) and gochujang (spicy red paste), the food is gluten free. But it is surprisingly difficult to find a Korean restaurant that will make these changes to make their food gluten free. It's really wonderful to have a Korean restaurant where most of the food is gluten free. Our server, Grace, was very friendly and knowledgeable about their menu. I had the galbi, which is marinated beef rib. I cannot remember ever eating galbi at a restaurant after I went gluten free. It was great! Nice flavor. I was just happy to eat galbi and I did not have to cook it. My husband had the grilled mackerel which was also very nice. The cabbage kimchi was a bit odd. I am not used to it being cut up so small. At first, I thought it was marinated namul because it did not look like cabbage kimchi. I thought it sort of tasted like namul also. But I still liked it. The little dishes (banchan) are on the small side, which I don't mind. I am a small person. For dessert I had persimmon ice cream. I had persimmon in Korea and I miss it here. It was very good. I also really like it that the restaurant is not loud. You can really have a conversation. That is rare these days. It is not easy to find a restaurant that is relatively quiet. They play jazz music but not very loudly. It's cozy and comfortable. The seats against the window are heated, which is great in the winter. If you are in the neighborhood, this place is definitely worth a visit!!

It was my first time here, and it was one of my most memorable Korean dining experiences. I had the 6-course meal, and everything was absolutely delicious, and the menu was very diverse. While enjoying my meal, I also was enlightened by the history of each dish, as each one plays its own significance in the Joseon dynasty. Definitely a must try for those really into Korean cuisine!

This place is incredibly classy, and my experience here was unexpectedly unforgettable. The menu is designed around multi-course selections, and each one feels like its own curated journey. I chose a course that fit my preferences, and everything was executed beautifully. If you’re unsure about the menu, the staff are excellent at explaining items and making recommendations. I’ve tried food at a lot of great restaurants, and I can confidently say the quality here stands out — especially with the gluten-free options I ordered. The service was fantastic, and the ambiance, décor, and overall atmosphere were absolutely on point. It’s definitely a spot I’d recommend for special occasions. So hurry up and make a reservation…

As a Korean, I was truly impressed by how authentic and delicious the food was at Onggi. I had the Onggi Jeongsik Set for lunch and the Black Sesame Ice Cream with Yakgwa for dessert. The kimchi stew in the Jeongsik Set had an excellent balance of flavors — the tofu and meat inside were tender and perfectly seasoned. The side dishes were cooked just right and paired beautifully with the bulgogi and the jeon. The bulgogi itself was incredibly soft and had such a rich, refined taste. For dessert, the black sesame ice cream came with fresh fruits, which looked beautiful and tasted amazing together — such a perfect combination. The restaurant atmosphere was warm and elegant, and I truly felt cared for. Thank you so much for such an unforgettable dining experience. I’ll definitely come back again!

I came here with my partner for an early dinner on Saturday. We had a reservation but arrived a couple hours earlier, and they still seated us right away. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. We ordered a couple dishes a la carte (kimchi jjigae and godungeo) and both were very delicious. For the portion size, the prices are quite expensive. You are paying for the good service and upscale interior. They even had heated seating against the wall. If you can afford it, this place is well worth it!

The food was SO good. We got the samgyeopsal and this mushroom dish. Our server was so accommodating and kind—the entire restaurant was so peaceful. We did not get the tasting menu, but it definitely looks worth it. Came here to celebrate my anniversary and the staff understood and surprised us at the end of our meal. Overall, a great dining experience 🙂

Easily one of the most memorable dining experiences I’ve had. The food was so proudly Korean, with every dish demonstrating a deep understanding and love for Korean food tradition. The service was similarly phenomenal. I sometimes feel the term "hospitality" is bandied about a bit too much, but it’s really what came to mind when thinking about this entire dinner. From the tea service to the other pleasant surprises that I won’t spoil, it really did feel like I was a guest in someone’s home and not just here as a diner. I truly don’t want to overhype things, but I do feel like James Beard and Michelin are in Onggi’s future. Make sure to visit while the reservations are still easy to get