Recommended Korean Restaurant in New York: OKDONGSIK

🇺🇸 New York, USA
💙 OKDONGSIK New York

I am currently traveling in New York with a friend, and I want to introduce OKDONGSIK New York, a Korean restaurant I was eager to try even before arriving in the city. It was the first place I made a reservation for. OKDONGSIK is famous among both tourists and New Yorkers for its pork bone soup and kimchi dumplings. Due to its popularity, reservations are a must. We visited on the first evening of our trip.

We ordered one basic pork bone soup, one pork bone soup with extra meat, and kimchi dumplings, and the total came to $60, including tips. Considering New York's high prices, it felt like good value for money.

OKDONGSIK was also selected as one of the best restaurants by The New York Times in 2023, so my expectations were high, and the food did not disappoint. Being from Busan, I am used to pork broth-based dishes like pork soup with a spicy seasoning paste. However, at OKDONGSIK, they recommended dipping the meat in a sauce called "gochuji." After trying it, I understood why. The broth was incredibly clear, with rice already mixed in, making it perfect for savoring the pure flavor of the soup. The thinly sliced pork was exceptionally tender. The kimchi dumplings were so delicious that I was amazed from the first bite.

If you're in New York and want to enjoy clean and authentic Korean cuisine, I highly recommend OKDONGSIK!

Post by 농부 전씨 | Aug 3, 2025