This place seriously deserves more hype! I have been here several times already and have never left disappointed. I came back for my birthday this time, and our server Jenna made the experience feel extra special. Some of my favorite dishes here are: EBI IKURA UNI TARTARE - A generous bed of fish over seaweed rice. I especially loved the seaweed tempura that came with it. LITTLENECK SOOJEBI (my favorite) - The broth was light and comforting. The clams were cooked perfectly and the noodles had a chewy texture that I really enjoyed. PERILLA OIL PASTA - Savory, nutty, and refreshing all at once. JJAJANG BORI BAP - Thick, sweet scallops served over savory barley rice. The flavors worked so well together. You really cannot go wrong with anything here. I would recommend coming with a group so you can try more dishes. As for drinks, both the Yuzu Matcha and the White Rabbit slush were dangerously good. read more

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Favorite dish that I must get again: the shrimp shawarma. That flavor has the power of shawarma spices, but has its own seasoning blend to make it taste uniquely Korean. Even when the shrimp skewers were done, I wanted to go in and slather that sauce on everything I had. The ttekbokki is probably their biggest starter dish, so if you're looking for something a little bit more carby to make the meal a little fuller, go for this cheesy skillet. The entrees were good as well. The mushrooms were a flavor bomb of umami and just so meaty and juicy, pairing well with the scallops. But nothing Service was really delightful. The person who helped us had great attention to detail, recommended dishes to make sure that we had appropriate portions to share between the both of us, and was considerate of our wait time/any inconvenience that occurred. Our total bill came out to be ~$200, including tip. Was the food good? Yes. Would I go again paying that price tag? No. read more

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8282 had always been on my list to try, and I was finally able to go last week, and it definitely did not disappoint! They have a pretty decent sized space with some tables, and bar seating as well. Located in the heart of lower east side, 8282 is a great place to start the night before you go bar hopping (which is what we did). I definitely recommend making a reservation to eat here. There is a cancellation/no show fee, but they get pretty full quickly. They were super accommodating when I called to adjust my reservation from 3 to 4 people, and had set aside seats at the bar for us instead. Seating time is also 2 hours max, and you don't need to have the full party there to be seated. Alex was our bartender and waiter, and he was the best. He gave me and my friends free shots, was super friendly throughout the night, and all in all made it a fun night! The yuzu matcha magic cocktail was so good, and whatever magic shot Alex whipped up was delicious. The food was spectacular. We were hungry, so we ordered 5 dishes, and they were all hits. My favorite was definitely the beef tartare, it was savory and flavorful, yet somehow refreshing at the same time. The jjajang bori-bap and 8282 steak also got snatched up quickly among us. If I ever go back, I'd actually consider doing their pre-fixe menu instead, so you can try way more dishes! All in all, I'll definitely be back. Another friend of mine also visited a couple days ago and also loved their food. 8282 you will be seeing me again!! read more

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I went during restaurant week and thought it was such a good deal so had to stop by. We unfortunately did not get sat by the wall and since it is a small intimate restaurant, we had people constantly walking by the table on both sides. Now that's the only downside to our experience. The food? amazing! The uni/shrimp + cracker was so good that I was shocked since I haven't had that tasty raw shrimp before. The octopus was perfectly cooked and tasted great with the sauce it comes with. The 8282 steak was soooo flavorful with the mashed sweet potato and pesto! delicious! The scallops were cooked well but the flavors were a bit bland. And by the time the lamb chops came out, we were stuffed full but the spice was great and lamb was so juicy! read more

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I've walked past this restaurant so many times and finally made a reservation and I'm glad I did. The service was absolutely wonderful everyone was friendly and when my food was ready who ever was available brought it over and explained the dish so I got to meet everyone and got my food fast. I was sat at the bar which was fun to be able to watch the drinks get made. I got the beet salad, scallops and the shrimp ikura. The beet salad was the best beet salad I ever had and definitely want to return for that, the scallops were so delicious and everything blended well and the shrimp ikura was fresh and a really great amount I left full. The yuzu matcha magic was absolutely magic best cocktail ever. Loved the restaurant and service. 2nd visit was absolutely another 5 star visit. I had to get the beet salad again which was just as delicious as the first time, this time I did the pre fix I got the octopus, the miso cod and the panna cotta and wow everything was perfect the flavors were on point the octopus has a lovely char and the burrata helped balance the spice the miso wow the mushroom sauce and it was tender with the glaze honestly chefs kiss the noodles were refreshing and the panna cotta definitely a favorite. Service at the bar was absolutely wonderful friendly fast the drinks were on point and I was even given a lovely lime shot. Definitely my favorite spot and can't wait to go back and try the other items. read more

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Came here with my husband for a date night and left here pretty disappointed. Here's everything that we tried: Ebi ikura uni tartare It looked amazing and I was really excited to try it. While the portion on the uni and ebi were pretty generous, everything was kinda tasteless? Not sure why but I just couldn't taste anything but sesame oil Cheesy Tteok-bokki It just tasted okay. The chicken was cut too small to find in a pool of sauce. The rice cake was also too soft for my liking 8282 steak Worst dish out of everything that we tried. It was too salty and sweet Grilled lamp chops It was also only okay. I really liked the mint perilla puree though Bibim guksu It was part of the pre fixe menu. Probably my favorite dish out of everything. The yuzu dressing was very refreshing Yuzu panna cotta Also only okay. It's not too sweet at least! Overall, my experience here was really just okay. Presentation of the food looked great but it really just tasted mediocre. I also found it weird that they didn't ask how we like our steak and lamb cooked. They were both medium well. The restaurant was also kinda cramped and it was very loud. Don't think I'll come back again. read more

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So so good. I've been meaning to try this place for months and finally got the chance to The plates look small but it catches you off guard and makes you full. The uni dish had rice under it, unbeknownst to us. It was so fresh and creamy, you have to get it The clams were good but what made this my favorite dish was the fact that there were some thick noodles attached. It's so flavorful- another must have. The jjang had juicy big scallops but I was never a fan of black bean sauce- still good butI'd pass on this next time. The perilla oil pasta was another surprise. It's light and the flavors were like nothing i've had before. I'd recommend this dish as well We got the melon drink, and the waiter was kind enough to give us free shots and a lychee drink as well. So nice!!!! read more

8282 - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I found out we would be visiting New York City during Restaurant Week 2025, so I checked out some possibilities ahead of time. But since I had no idea when we would be ready for dinner, I hesitated to make a reservation. 8282's $60 RW menu sounded good, however, according the OpenTable, they were all booked up. But I gave them a call and learned that they leave their outdoor seats and some of their bar seats open for walk ins, so we ended up heading there for an early dinner and was given a two top by their entrance. We were both interested in the same entree and dessert, so decided to get different things and share. They started us with a canape of tofu, which was our near only vegetable of the evening (the rest being two slices of zucchini, a piece of fennel and a bit of cooked cucumber), as it felt that most came in puree form. Grilled Octopus - a generous portion with two substantial meaty legs. It was good but a bit one note compared to the texturally contrasting Ebi Ikura Uni Tartare. Both Grilled Lamb Chops and 8282 Steak were tender meat, but the steak a bit too sweet for our taste, while I didn't enjoy the accompaniments to the lamb. The Yuzu Panna Cotta were both our original picks, but it arrived rather runny, while we noticed brownie pieces in the Chocolate Pudding. I'm glad we decided to share because the Chocolate Pudding was the surprise favorite. In all, we enjoyed our meal and our water glasses were kept filled (or at least the table water bottle was), which was a hard job that hot day. When our server asked how the meal was, one bit of criticism we shared was our experience with the Panna Cotta. We were told it wasn't supposed to be that way, so they would be sure to let the kitchen know. read more

Came here because there was a reservation opening at 5:30pm. This spot usually has a line. The restaurant is kinda small and packed. Has good vibes for dates and small groups. They also have bar seats. The waiter we had was very attentive. Food here was average 4/5. The dessert were 5/5. Overall good experience. read more

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Walk in on a drizzly Saturday. Seated right away at the bar. Started with gochuchang margarita. Bit on the sweet side but tasty. Moved on top "chirashi" Korean style with ikura, uni and ebi. Seaweed toasts were crispy and paired well with all seafood. This was my favorite dish. Next came scallops. I was expecting larger u12 but these were also good. Surprisingly they had no color. Rice with shrimp and squid ink was good but was a touch sweet . Everything could have used acid. Last came out clams. Tasty but again a bit too sweet !! read more

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I came here for restaurant week and it was one of the best culinary experiences we enjoyed in 2025. I highly recommend 8282. Food: 5/5 The food was plentiful and so were the flavors. Everything was so delicious. We were so stuffed and pleased with our meals. The care, presentation and quality of the ingredients were ::chef kiss:: Service: 5/5 Very friendly and effective. Our server expertly navigated the tight spaces in the cozy restaurant to make sure all our needs were taken care of. Ambiance: 4/5 It's definitely cozy. Very cozy. The welcoming and dimmed ambiance still provides a good vibe for a date night or dinner with friends. What 8282 lacks in space, it more than makes up in delicious dishes and top notch service. read more

We went there during restaurant week. It was really good and service. The place is really small so I would recommend getting a reservation in advance. The food and portions were good. We took the dinner restaurant week menu and I ordered a cocktail as well ( with Gochujang ! Delish!) The wagyu meat balls were very juicy; the miso glazed cod was tasty. We also got a special squid appetizer which was amazing read more

8282 - Wagyu meatballs - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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The best restaurant I've been to in 2026. Inspired creative menu, fresh ingredients, thoughtful presentation and wide range of flavors. The plates are shareable and they recommend 3-4 dishes per 2 people. We got 4 to share and the plates aren't tiny so it was a perfectly hearty meal. GOLDEN BEETS & KIMCHI SALAD / unique mix of flavors that I originally didn't think would go together but it was delicious. The ONLY salad on the menu so if you're into veggies this is the one. GRILLED OCTOPUS / the sauces are everything!! Octopus is tender and well seasoned. The zucchini bed is a great touch too. Loved this! 8282 STEAK / I'd say this is my favorite. Steak is insanely tender and well marinated. The mashed potatoes and pesto work so so well together. There's no better way to have your steak I am convinced of it. JJAJANG BORI-BAP / amazing seafood dish!! Everything about it is perfect. Seafood is really fresh, saucy barley is the right texture and flavor. If you love Jajangmyeon as much as me then this is a must have at 8282. Overall all dishes were 10/10. I liked that they brought them out in waves because the table wasn't so big. But everything was hot and fresh as it came out. The only thing is I didn't appreciate being rushed. Towards the end they kept checking in every 5 minutes even though there was no line for the table. It was a beautiful warm night so pls let me enjoy food, my company and the outdoors! read more

4.25 stars Low key ambience. Tables can get tight Food Best -8282 steak (perfectly cooked) -grilled lamb chops Good: - golden beats and kimchi salad -didn't blow us away, but was solid - grilled octopus: same Ehhh - dakgalbi kimchi bap: miss for me Service was fantastic. read more

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We are 8282 regulars for birthday dinners! Small intimate vibes with a great playlist all night! Their rotating drink menu is always intriguing and the staple dinner items are very solid! Cocktails: 5/5 White Rabbit 4.7/5 TQP 4.5/5 Yuzu Matcha Magic We tried some newer interesting menu items that unfortunately needed some work on the execution standpoint. 4.5/5 Lemon Sole -- fish was cooked perfectly, tender and flaky. Tomato based sauce was lovely, missing the hint of lemon though. 4/5 Gochujang Butter Chicken -- not particularly reminiscent of butter chicken, maybe similar to a Southeast curry vibe, but tasty. 3/5 Pork Wellington -- the one menu item we really couldnt get behind. Waited 30mins for this dish to come out, and the puff pastry was raw and stodgy still. Flavor profile was like a classic side at Thanksgiving, heavy on the sweet potato and apple. Redeemingly quality was that the pork was exceedingly tender. The menu items I stand by: 5/5 Chawanmushi -- very umami, generous seafood! 4.5/5 Clam sujebi -- lovely mesty clams, chewy sujebi, a bit of a citrus kick from the broth! 5/5 Scallop Boribap -- perfectly cooked scallop, usually not a fan of barley but this was done so well. 5/5 Dakgalbi Kimchibap -- so rich and flavorful! 4/5 Perilla Pasta -- brazino was great, pasta sauce was a bit watery for my preference. (complimentary) Birthday Shots 1st visit: coffee liquour,banana liquour, oatmilk! Most recent visit: chestnut makgeolli Thank you to our waiter for these off menu shots! read more

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I'd recommend 8282 for a fun date night. We had a reservation on a Saturday just when they opened, so although the space is small, it didn't feel cramped. We got to pick a corner table at the window, which added to the cost vibe. We chose the KFC and clams for appetizers and shared the steak. Both appetizers were very good, and the clams had a few noodles in the broth - unexpected, but nice, and that made the dish more unique. But the real star of the show was the steak. It was the first time I had hanger steak, and it is now my new favorite cut: very flavorful and tender, and complimented beautifully by the ultra-smooth sweet potato mash and pesto on the side. Although we were pretty stuffed, we couldn't help but order dessert. We got the yuzu panna cotta and the choco ooyoo pie. The pie was pretty good, but a little bland in flavor; both the chocolate and the pistachio were quite mild. On the other hand, the panna cotta packed a huge punch! If you like sour flavors, this is the dessert for you. We loved it. They have a short N/A cocktail list, and I ordered a last summer spritz which was very good. Like the panna cotta, the yuzu-matcha combination was refreshing and nicely earthy. All in all, 8282 is worth a trip, especially for their steak and panna cotta. read more

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They've extended the Restaurant Week menu through Sept 14 2025! For $60, you get a 3-course feast that's not only generous in portion but also a fantastic deal, if ordered à la carte it'd run close to ~$66 pp. Definitely worth it! - - - - - - - - - ~ Ebi Ikura Uni Tartare $32 ~ [Rating: 5 / 5] You get to DIY a wrap with sweet ebi, briny uni, and popping salmon roe over fluffy rice on crispy seaweed chips. Crunchy, creamy, umami-packed, what an indulgent start of the meal ~ Grilled Octopus $22 ~ [Rating: 4.5 / 5] Perfectly charred and tender, resting on roasted squash, silky bell pepper purée, and creamy burrata. The balance of smoky, sweet, and fresh flavours really ties everything together! ~ Jjajang Bori-bap $28 ~ [Rating: 5 / 5] Hands down my favourite! Seared scallops that literally melt in your mouth, paired with barley tossed in black bean sauce, truffle paste, and mushrooms. Using barley instead of noodles makes each bite heartier and more unique! ~ Grilled Lamb Chops $30 ~ [Rating: 4.5 / 5] Juicy, pink-center chops with just the right hit of spice and cumin. The ssamjang harissa on the side really elevates the flavours and gives it a bold kick that I loved ~ Yuzu Panna Cotta $10 ~ [Rating: 4.25 / 5] Bright and citrusy panna cotta, balanced by icy matcha granita. The pop rock candy in the granita made it playful and fun! Sweet, tart, refreshing all in one bite ~ Tiramisu $11 ~ [Rating: 4 / 5] A classic done well - creamy, balanced, and comforting. Not the most adventurous dessert here, but it's satisfying to the very last bite. - - - - - - - - - Overall Rating: 4.75 Will I be back? Yes! One of my new favorite modern Korean spots in the city! Every dish felt thoughtful, flavorful, and executed with creativity. Can't wait to be back for another round! - - - - - - - - - read more

Came recently for the NYC restaurant week menu. It was priced at $60 pp which I felt was a great deal for the portions. The pre fixe comes with a starter, entree, and dessert. I had checked out this menu prior and if I'm being honest I came for the ebi ikura uni tartare. I thought it was delicious and i loved the seaweed chips it came with they were super flavorful. The scallops on the main dish were super fresh and seared nicely as well. I think it was on a bed of barley? Wasnt a huge fan of the texture but the sauce was good. It reminded me of the korean black bean noodle sauce. The dessert was probably my least favorite item. The base itself could have been enough for me personally (maybe topped with fruit or even just plain matcha powder). but the marshmallow and pop rock combo was a tad overwhelming. Overall great set up for restaurant week with good portions! read more

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Everything here was good. Perfectly shared between the 4 of us. GRILLED OCTOPUS. Just had octopus in Mexico and was hesitant to get it but glad we did. This def hit. 4.5/5 CHEESY TTEOK-BOKKI. Prob one of the best I've had. 5/5. LITTLENECK SOOJEBI. I like the concept. Could have used more soojebi. 4/5 PERILLA OIL PASTA. Didn't have much flavor. 3.5/5 GOCHUJANG BUTTER CHICKEN. Def tasted non-korean which was a good mix from what we already ordered. 5/5 JJAJANG BORI-BAP. One of the most creative dishes. 5/5 8282 STEAK. So tender. Melt in your mouth 5/5 L.A. IBERICO PORK GALBI. Good but not wow. 4/5 Overall one of the better restaurants in NY. Great experience read more

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Excellent Korean tapas. Highly recommend - tuna tartare, octopus, steak, perilla oil pasta Recommend - scallops, galbi kimchi Okay - shrimp Friendly staff. Mostly small tables of 2-4 but maybe possible to put a few together for slightly bigger table. read more

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Genuinely one of my favorite restaurants I have tried so far! Everything was SOO delicious! The only con I will say is that we were seated in this kind of awkward table in the corner (not the bar or couch seats they have). They also recommend you order a lot more dishes than you need, but definitely at least 1 dishpp. - Ebi Ikura Uni Tartare SOO Delicious!!! If you're here, definitely get this! They gave options of both regular and fried seaweed crisps. The rice was fluffy and well seasoned, where all the toppings on top making it even more delicious, especially the raw shrimp. However, the photos make it appear a bit bigger than they are - kind of small in portion size (maybe good for 2-3 ppl to share). - 8282 Steak This steak was SOO tender, so juicy, and so flavorful! They come with a side of two sauces (i'm not sure what they are called), but even the sauce cooked with the steak was delicious. If you're here, this is the one dish I would definitely recommend getting!! It was so yummy, we ordered two of these LOL! - Lamb Chops These were extremely flavorful as well, and super tender. One order came with four lamb chops. It comes with this red sauce (which isn't spicy!!) at the bottom, which really added a nice flavor to the dish. - KFC Chicken Pretty average, but had great flavor (as all the other dishes). It's just fried chicken with their sauce coated on top, so nothing too crazy. - Perilla oil pasta This was kind of underwhelming in my opinion; there was nothing too special about this dish, but it tasted good. I would try a different dish if I were to go next time. It comes with this sauce, a bunch of perilla on top, and a seared branzino on top. - Cheesy tteok-bokki Tasted pretty good! Rice cakes are a bit bigger than the ones I normally get at the supermarket, but they come with chicken inside, which I didn't expect! This was super flavorful as well, and not spicy at all. They were very generous with the cheese on top, and had a nice cheese pull, haha. Overall, great experience and would definitely come back! read more

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We came here during restaurant week and the first thing that greeted me was the boisterous energy inside. I loved the feeling and the vibes reminded me of the pojangmacha in Korea. I really enjoyed the food overall with the cooked fish leaving me wanting more. I wished the interior matched the vibe more, but overall would definitely check it out again. I'm not sure how different the experience will be though in a regular setting since I went during restaurant week. read more

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Service: Great ~ Everyone is friendly and super helpful with any questions! Ambiance: The place is cute but maybe a little small and gets a bit cozy once it gets busy, but the servers are doing amazing navigating the space. I did see two tables at the front that were pretty squished together (pictured) but it also lowkey blocked the entrance for a little ~ There's also outdoor seating! Food: Overall yummy! Cute creative menu with nice presentation :) Def want to go back try some of their other items ~ I think we got more "traditional" korean items which were yummy but nothing that really wowed Loved the Ebi, Uni, Ikura Tartare ~ great quality and super yummy The Perila Noodles, DakGalbi, and Iberico Pork were also good but again nothing amazinggg ~ But good! The fish on the noodles was actually the star of the dish. I think maybe management needs to work on space and how many tables they take at a time but I think the service is really working with what they have!!! read more

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the presentation here is amazinggggg but portions are teeny weenie. expect to spend lots of $$$$ or leave hungry, might be a me problem. The color combos of dishes and textural flavor balance is just perfectttttt They have outdoor seating but it's a bit cramped read more

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Food was great! Steak was a standout. Super juicy and the sauces were great, however they were arguably a bit too strong (too sweet) so I wouldn't douse my steak in the sauce but a slight dip would suffice. The tuna tartare was too salty and the fish wasn't super fresh, hence the 4 stars. The beet salad was wow. So sweet and juicy and those lil cream dallops were a great touch. Perhaps could use a bit more lettuce or a different type of lettuce. The Parmesan on the ice cream were too long and the dryness didn't really melt in with the flavor so I'm not a huge fan of it, ice cream and the nutty sauce in the bottom were whatever, I wouldn't come here for the dessert. Expect to wait for a table on a Friday night. read more

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Stopped by for restaurant week and was pretty satisfied that we got to try the majority of the dinner menu! We were seated outside, and were a bit frustrated that the food we ordered kept being forgotten. In terms of the food, I like how they provided a canapé of chili oil tofu, as I found it to be a very refreshing start to the dinner. We started with the ebi ikura uni tartare and Chilean sea bass. I personally preferred the sea bass more, but the tartare was a full portion and was quite filling. We then tried the lamb chops and jjajang bori-bap. The lamb was my personal favorite, though my friend preferred the jjajang dish. I found the scallops to be incredibly flavorful, but the jjajang sauce was too heavy of a pairing. I was not the biggest fan of their desserts either. But overall, I liked the dishes and would come back for the lamb chops and tartare! read more

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just went back again! great service but a reservation is highly necessary. it gets super cold during the winter, especially if you're sitting by the door so i'd layer up. great atmosphere and food read more

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Trendy Korean fusion restaurant in Lower East Side NYC. We came to 8282 on a Tuesday evening with reservations and were seated promptly. The service was friendly and the food was delicious. For food, we ordered the Tuna Tartare + Kim Bukak ($26), Littleneck Soojebi ($20), Mushroom Party ($16), 8282 Steak ($28), and Jjajang Bori-bap ($28). We also ordered all three mocktails - Gochujang Margarita Zero, Last Summer Spritz, and Coco Calpico, which were $14 each. For dessert, we tried both desserts - Ooyoo Pie ($14) and Injeolmi Ice Cream ($12). The Tartare + Kim Bukak was made with bluefin tuna with sesame oil and aioli on a fried seaweed chip topped with uni, capers, and egg custard. It was delicious. The Littleneck clams were really good and came in a butter scallion pepper broth. We ordered a bowl of rice just to have with the leftover broth. The Mushroom Party had an assortment of roasted mushrooms, portobello tempura, rosemary panko, cashew, tofu yogurt, and mushroom purée. It was unique and tasty. The 8282 Steak was a grilled soy-marinated hanger steak that came with mashed sweet potatoes, and pine nut basil pesto. The Jjajang Bori-bap were seared scallops and shrimp with black bean sauce, truffle paste, and mushroom paste over barley. Both were so good. All of the food was amazing. The mocktails were good, maybe a little pricey. The desserts were really interesting. The ice cream was a vanilla ice cream with Korean multigrain, honey and parmesan cheese. The slice of pie had some passionfruit or citrus flavor and was very good. Overall, we had a great dining experience at 8282. The food was superb, the drinks were good, and the desserts were great. The lighting was pretty dark so couldn't get too good photos. read more

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Food here was solid. Not to mention our waiter was very attentive and gave us many great recommendations. As a party of 5, we ordered a ton of dishes to share between us. Every dish was very flavorful to make us all eat to our hearts content. I also ordered a Banana alcoholic drink, which was a little on the pricier side for a small glass, but no complaints here, the vibes were good! My favorite dish was the 8282 Steak because it paired really well with the mashed sweet potato and the pine nut basil. Overall, a 10/10 for this experience. Would definitely come back to try their other amazing dishes as well. read more

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First time at this restaurant and the food is absolutely delicious! We tried their signature dish, the grilled octopus, and it was excellent. My personal favorite was the Ebi Ikura Uni Tartar--it's a must-try! We also enjoyed the lamb chops and the black cod. Everything was perfectly prepared and full of flavor. Highly recommend! read more

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This modern Korean spot in LES is truly a gem, and I absolutely loved it. The interior is cozy but tables are a bit small, so I recommend reservations if you are come with a group. Service was absolutely stellar--they were so kind to talk to, attentive, and patient. We got their chestnut makgeoli to drink and for food we got their: grilled octopus, ebi ikura uni tartare, clam sujaebi, scallop jjajjang boribap, 8282 steak, and yuzu panna cotta. Everything was phenomenal. Their chestnut makgeoli was creamy and a delightful pair to the meal. Their grilled octopus was probably the favorite of the night as it was flavorful, amazing texture, and had great sauces. The ebi ikura uni tartare was also good and came with seaweed, but there was nothing super crazy/different about it (compared to other restaurants). I also loved the broth for the clam sujaebi but I felt like this leaned on the more modern side--the sujaebi was a bit different than traditionally, and the broth was also more seafood forward. The scallop jjajjangboribap was good but I wish the jjajjang sauce was a bit stronger/more saucey. And, the steak was amazing. The yuzu matcha panna cotta was the perfect way to wrap up the meal, and by the end of this I was stuffed. Absolutely loved this dinner and I highly recommend. read more

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Modern Korean spot in the LES that I had heard about from multiple friends, but only recently got to check out. Came here on a Wednesday with a friend. Reservations are easy to make but the place is still pretty busy throughout the night. When they sit, they remind you of the dining limit (but they let us have about 30 minutes extra based on the seating for the night, which was nice). The tables are also squeezed pretty tightly together as they are trying to maximize space (not my favorite). For drinks, my friend and I each tried a cocktail. She got the white rabbit slush, which she really liked, and I got the jeju old fashioned which was delicious (anything jeju+oranges sign me up). Food-wise, we opted to share the following dishes (ranked favorite to least): - Ebi Ikura Uni Tartare: Delicious! The dish is definitely on the pricier side but I feel like for the quality of the ingredients it's reasonable. Also who doesn't love a diy situation? - Dakgalbi Kimchi-Bap: The dish comes in a hot cast iron and is mixed tableside. I really liked how the rice ended up crispy as a result like bibimbap and while it's definitely not your standard dakgalbi it was tasty. Would get again. - Perilla Oil Pasta: A solid dish, but I wouldn't say anything extremely novel. It's probably good for someone less adventurous as you can think of it almost like butter noodles with fish. - Boneless KFC: Solid but there are better in the city. Would probably skip to try a different dish next time. The servers were friendly and even brought us complimentary makgeoli shots when we told them we were celebrating a milestone! The only service miss was that our water carafe stayed empty for most of the evening but that's probably because it's hard to see that it's empty based on the carafe. Overall I would definitely recommend this as a cute date spot-- good food and good vibes. read more

Everything from this restaurant was so good! High quality korean food, tapas style, with delicious drinks as well. We started off with the soju flight, which was really fun to pair with the food. Service was also terrific. Only thing is some of the tables can be on the smaller side. Anju - Golden beets and kimchi salad (5/5): so fresh and clean, loved the unique combination of flavors and textures - Tuna tartare (4/5): really delicious as well. tuna could have been slightly more fresh, but loved the concept and toppings - Mushroom party (4/5): also a fun veggie appetizer that is light. just a bit expensive for what it is - Octopus (4.5/5): the octopus is so tender and charred perfectly! Banju - Perilla oil pasta (5/5): my favorite main! this pasta was so thin and light and had such a smooth texture. I loved that it came with branzino too - Pork galbi (4/5): also delicious, just preferred the steak. The flavor here is really good though and this is a good option for someone who likes the gochugaru, more spicy taste. - Steak (5/5): was surprised by how much I liked this. The steak was not too meaty and extremely tender. Such a great meal, would highly recommend for a date or group. read more

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My friend liked this place and suggested it and I enjoyed myself. Definitely a pricier meal and at this price point, I expect every dish to be a knockout but it was good and yummy and the server was excellent vibes and so kind and helpful. My friend really liked the perilla oil pasta and the grilled octopus. I was a fan of the scallops. read more

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Loved the food here and they're all made to share! It's like Korean tapas. Favorite dish was L.A. IBERICO PORK GALBI! JUICY AND TASTY. The 8282 steak was a very close second for me, the texture and the sauce were on point! The boneless KFC and octopus were really good as well. Also get the ebi ikura uni tartare! Cheesy TTEOK-BOKKI was great too, cheesy and chewy. I did not like the braised duck thigh at all, sadly! The puree was mushy and did not pair well with the duck. Liked their "Rice to meet you" makgeolli. Would recommend! read more

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My partner and I had an incredible date night at 8282 last night - we walked in with no reservation and put our name down on their list and waited at a nearby bar. After about an hour they contacted us with 2 seats at the bar, perfect for a more interactive meal! Upon arrival, we ordered a bottle of the yogurt makgeolli, which they had said was polarizing but we both really enjoyed. First dish to come out was the boneless KFC, which was ready very quickly (likely due to it being a very popular menu item). Sauce was great, and the chicken cooked perfectly. Next was the tuna tartare, which had uni on top making for such a rich yummy bite. The cheesy tteok-bokki was next... the sauce was AMAZING and all the flavors melded so well together. The scallop dish was next, and while I liked the composition, the scallops were a bit overdone... thats the one dish I'd probably not repeat. We closed it out with the iberico pork dish which was soooo good - again all the flavors meshing perfectly together. As much as we wanted dessert, we were too full! Overall great and friendly service, cool ambiance, and delicious food. Would recommend! read more

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This place will become a new staple for me-- the dishes were phenomenal and the milk punch (alcoholic bev) was the smoothest drink I've had in the city. Could not say higher praise for this spot-- truly a gem Big fan of the plates in the pictures below and will need to try the others (minor thing was the little neck soojebi became saltier as it sat longer, but still phenomenal) Cheers! read more

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Found this place through Michelin bib gourmand the two dishes recommended were the littleneck soojebi (8.5/10) and iberico pork galbi (8/10) and we definitely understand why. Service is super warm we liked our staff but they rush you with 90min and packed the small interior with a row of tables in the middle - we kindly asked to switch to a different table... The littleneck dish is a MUST, the dough within is a very pleasant surprise. :) read more

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I could never have expected how much we would enjoy this meal and in the end this may be the top Korean restaurant I've ever had. The vibe is super low-key. The tables are very close together, to the point at one point we bonded with the table next to us over the music. A word about the music: amazing. When "Low" by Flo Rida came on, I realized every song from my middle/high school playlist was being played. What came next included Green Day, Mr. Brightside, Panic! At the Disco, Hey There Delilah, All American Rejects, All Time Low, Usher, etc. Every song that came on felt more shocking than the previous in how much it fit the bill. The space is small so I would still recommend a reservation. The only bothersome aspect was right when we came in. We confirmed our reservation (7:30) and were even a few minutes early (7:25). The hostess/waitress responded "okay we will need to turn the table over at 9:15" when we walked in. There were so many empty tables and bar seats that I'm not sure why this comment was necessary and started off the experience a skosh negatively for no reason (when we left so many tables were left). I only say this to say that it didn't need to be emphasized this way. Food we got: - Tuna tartare: I'm honestly a little over how popular tartare/carpaccio has become but I somehow keep getting sucked into it. And this may be the best tuna tartare I've ever had. The cracker it is served on with the seasoning is unreal, salty/seaweedy/spicy? I don't like uni and somehow I didn't mind it here. The cream aspect of it was amazing. I could've had tons of these. - Grilled Octopus: I almost didn't order this because we eat octopus all the time. But this was top octopus dishes I've ever had easily. Why did a ricotta and pepper puré work? It shouldn't. And on the side is a red pepper vinaigrette that shouldn't work, either. But it's incredible. Each bite is better than the previous. TOP bite. -L.A. IBERICO PORK GALBI: I love a good pork galbi. The kimchi this came with was nice and the portion was ample. Did I feel like it was that special? No but combined with the ssamjang it was a lovely flavoring. I didn't totally understand the broccolini and felt like that was drowned by the flavoring. - Perilla pasta: I am so not used to angel hair pasta, but loved its use here. I will say I don't think I liked this dish specifically because I don't like perilla. Overall, it was such a well done dish! - JJAJANG BORI-BAP: I would never think of barley as a favorite dish but this was unreal. I wish the scallops had never ended. Sol flavorful, yet so tender in flavor. - Ice cream w/ parmesan & honey: This flavor shouldn't work but it does. Stand by shreds of Parmesan & ice cream working together. read more

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I live around the neighborhood and I've been to this place a few times in the past, every time the service and food was great. The dinner and our server tonight was great too, but this waitress Patti who wasn't even our server was really rude this time that we ended up packing all our food and leaving early because it didn't feel right to eat somewhere you're treated like this. First, she took our appetizer plate without checking in, when we asked to keep the appetizer plate with some sauce on, she kind of shoved the plate in my face without saying anything instead of helping putting the plate back to the table. Me and my partner both were stunned and looked at each other for 10 solid seconds after this happened, but we thought ok it might not be intentional. Then after first course, she came up to us to say we have to order an extra dish because of a policy on the website. This was after we finished ordering with our waiter with no problem and we were 2 dishes into the dinner. We understand maybe our first waiter didn't communicate this policy, and I'm fine adding a dish, but instead of say something like "sorry about the miscommunication, actually we have this policy etc", she just kept saying "you have to order another dish it's on the website, it's on the website, it's on the website" in a kind of rude tone. By this time we start to feel this is not just us exaggerating anything, we are actually being treated rudely. What really made us feel like we need to leave was that, when the restaurant was not yet busy, and nobody was sitting behind us, she walked by my partner and kind of elbowed him, looked at him and just walked away. It definitely felt unnecessary and rude. She didn't have to walk close to him in any way because the chair behind him was empty, and she could simply just drop a gentle sorry after she clearly realized what happened. We expressed this experience to our waiter, he just kept saying ok, ok, no apologies or anything. And he almost skipped our priefixe dessert and handed us the bill. Later he did offer an extra dessert on what he did, we appreciated that, we understood he didn't mean to skip our dessert, but we didn't touch the extra dessert and just wanted to leave. Cherry on top is that when we expressed our experience to the owner, she did apologize first, but when she came back to talk with us, she kind of framed as if we wanted something out of this complaint. "I wish I could do something to your next visit, (wish?) I did offer you shots and drinks (which we didn't even take because we wanted to leave there) ..." my partner was too kind and kept saying it's all good today, we don't want anything, but after walking away still feel disrespected, maybe an actual genuine apology would be helpful enough. We paid the full bill but did not tip. It's a shame the food was good and this experience was awful. We did not want to be there any second longer. read more