My out-of-town friend was looking for a Korean breakfast spot, and she found Onga. It happened to be the perfect meeting point between where I live and where she was staying in New Jersey. We arrived around 8:50 a.m., and the restaurant was already packed, which is always a good sign. Luckily, two tables opened up just as I got there, allowing my group of three and my friend's group of five to be seated. Even though my friend was still about eight minutes away, the staff was kind enough to accommodate us, which we really appreciated. Every bowl was a hit. The kids enjoyed their beef soups, while the adults ordered the beef knee soup, with one person choosing the spicy beef soup. Each soup came with cooked sticky purple rice, a few noodles in the broth, and classic Korean side dishes like kimchi that rounded out the meal perfectly. The service was phenomenal from beginning to end. Despite how busy they were, the staff remained friendly, attentive, and efficient. The prices were also very reasonable, especially for the quality and generous portions. The only downside for me is that I'd have to cross a bridge to get there, otherwise I'd be a regular. If you're looking for delicious authentic Korean comfort food, open 24 hours, Onga is absolutely worth the visit. read more

ONGA - Beef 4. 통 도가니탕 / Ox Knee Soup - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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The shop is a bit on the pricier side. I would say each soup starting price is $17+. The portion size is ok, if you're ordering one soup per person. There are 4 varieties of banchan. The soup comes with purple rice. My rice had a fly in it :/ and I asked the waitress to swap it out, which they did in a huffy attitude. - Beef Short rib soup with dried cabbage, (3/5): tasted quite standard, with chunks of beef that were a tad bit on the dry side. the kimchi was nice and sour in the soup, which paired well with the rice Quite spacious- I would say you can definitely fit a larger party in here if needed. Service was ok read more

ONGA - Banchan - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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Rating: 4.4 Came to try for dinner after coming back from American Dream mall. We were staying in Fort Lee area and notice that they have a lot of Korean food options. We decided on this place because rating was pretty good and was open late. It's located in a plaza with Korean market, liquor store, cafe and such. Large parking area available in the plaza. Inside is small but clean and gives off traditional Korean restaurant vibe with of course Korean music. There were quite few Korean customers as well as staffs so i knew we were in the right place. They specialize in Korean beef soup. We ordered rice cake and dumplings and special beef rib soup. The fish came with purple rice and various kimchi and pickled veggies side dishes. They also serve korean hot tea along side the dishes. My special beef rib soup was very light and clear but full of beef flavor. Little touch with salt and pepper with pickled veggies and rice paired with very well. The meats were very tender and flavorful as well. Portion is quite large and i was not able to finish my bowl although i did help with another bowl of rice from my partner. My partner got the rice cake and dumplings beef soup. This one was a but lighter and needed more salt flavoring but also good. She liked her's better as she doesn't like heavier and fattier meat/broth. Salt and peppers are provided to adjust your seasoning as needed. Even though they could not finish the dishes i throughly enjoyed the food. What i like about Korean dishes is that even some are heavy and fatty they include lots of vegetables and healthy ingredients which makes it feel like you had a healthy meal and lots of nutrients despite eating out. Service was minimal but adequate. Overall it was very good authentic Korean restaurant that offers solid Korean beef soup. If you want to try authentic Korean beef soup and you are in the area this is the place. read more

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We usually come to Onga specifically for their galbitang, which is normally amazing, but over the past year or so, the flavor just hasn't felt the same. We went late at night after 10PM this time, not sure if that was the issue, but the broth lacked the rich depth it used to have, and the meat was surprisingly tough and chewy. Disappointed with the decline in consistency, as this used to be our go to spot read more

ONGA - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

My dad introduced me to this place -- it's his go-to spot because they're open 24/7 and their gukbap is amazing. If you go early in the morning, they have a special for a few hours and it's super affordable, around $12 I think. Their gukbap is definitely 10/10, though the other soups were just okay for me. We went around 9 AM and every table was full. Oh boy, the galbijjim was soooo yummy!!! It's a little pricey, but definitely worth it. My husband and I had it for dinner and still had leftovers for the next morning. They also give you a few side dishes, and the radish was sooo good. Honestly comparable to the galbijjim I've had in LA. :) we got it to go. Try it! There's sweet potato, rice cake, onions and etc in it. read more

ONGA - Galbijim for two. But fed 4:) - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

Large restaurant with lots of seating. Service here is great. The banchan was good and flavorful. There are lots of soup options here to pick from. The yukgaejang was a little less flavorful than I would have liked but they do have salt and pepper at each table so you can season your dish to taste. read more

ONGA - Yukgaejang - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

My goodness! Such a cozy stop for dinner! I ordered the rice cake with dumplings soup, number 14 and I was very satisfied, cozy, warm, and ready for a long nap~ took a long drive up to NY today and we decided to try out this place near our hotel. Such great selection already but super happy we picked this soup spot. Plenty of seats, clean, and kind service. The staff speak Korean, but they are proficient in English and understand enough to provide great service. Looks like families visit too and is know to locals. The sides are service in larger banchan bowls. It all tasted very homemade, and delicious purple rice. The soup I ordered could've fed two people, but I slowly ate and ate 2/3rds ~ light and flavorful. There's some pepper and salt on the side of the table that can be added~ I added a tad bit of salt. My all time favorite and cozy meal served with love~ I assume because I was ready for a warm bath and sleep~ tea and water are complimentary~ the tea is served hot and very earthy with no sugar~ I think it works best for the soups to keep digestion going because the bowls are a good size~ read more

ONGA - Number 14. Rice cake & dumpling soup - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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Great food, just wish they had more meat dishes because it's mainly soups. Soups are great though ! Good sides, usually kimchi, radish, onion/jalapeno, green onion. Best thing is that they're 24 hours. I went there around 3:30am after a nice ride with my cousin on our motorcycles. read more

ONGA - 2 soups. Don't remember the names lol. Boiled dumplings. Could've ordered 2 orders to be honest. - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

This may be my new to-go Seolleongtang place. Must choose their Ox Bone Soup with Beef Brisket (option 2; $19.99) over their Beef Soup (option 1; $17.99) for a much more tender meat. Traditionally, you season the soup with salt/pepper/scallions provided, pour the whole rice into the soup, place some kimchi/radish and enjoy. Love that they provide japgokbap (Korean purple multi-grain rice, which is much healthier than white rice) and boricha (Korean barley tea), which you don't see as often in restaurants anymore. Hit the spot for my nausea. Service was accommodating, offering more rice, side dishes and tea on the house. Plenty of space for large groups and parking outside, as it's in a small plaza. The only complaint would be that it can get chilly sitting by the door during winter, whenever someone opens it. read more

ONGA - Option 2. Ox Bone Soup with Beef Brisket $19.99 - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

Tasty soups and I'd absolutely recommend ordering the galbijjim with cheese if you're coming with a group. It's delicious and was our group's unanimous favorite. The soups are also generously sized and I had enough to bring some leftovers home. Overall had a nice, casual lunch here with friends. It gets a bit busy during peak weekend hours, but tables seem to turnover pretty frequently. read more

ONGA - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

Disappointing service despite good food. We ordered the assorted meat suyuk, which was good. The broth was rich and flavorful and the meat were soft and tender. The food runner was attentive and fast as well. Unfortunately, our experience was significantly affected by the cashier's attitude and how our mandu order was handled. We had finished about 75% of our suyuk and had been eating for at least 40 minutes, but our mandu still hadn't arrived. My girlfriend politely asked the male cashier about the status of the order. This was the first time we had asked. Rather than simply giving us an update, he responded in a condescending tone: "Honey, please be patient. Everyone here is waiting for their food. Just wait a little longer." She was only trying to find out whether the mandu was actually being prepared so that, if there was a significant delay, we could decide to cancel it since we were pretty much full. He then said, "It's literally almost finished. You can't cancel it. It's right there, okay. Just wait." The mandu then instantly came out, but sadly it was completely cold. What made the interaction even more disappointing was that we witnessed another customer experience a very similar issue. A gentleman was picking up a takeout order and was told by the same cashier, "I voided it. We are out of the item." The customer was simply trying to clarify why the item had been voided and why he hadn't been informed beforehand. The cashier responded, "It's just out of stock, okay buddy? You're literally the third person in a row asking the same question. If I don't have it in stock, I void it." There were a couple of other interactions that I won't go into deeply that I noticed - one of which I recall he had asked a patiently waiting customer "What do you need?" This made it seem like the issue wasn't an isolated interaction with us, but rather a pattern of how customers were being spoken to. Customers asking reasonable questions about their orders shouldn't be treated as an inconvenience despite how busy the restaurant is. It's a shame because the suyuk was good and the food runner was great doing a majority of the work. We understand that restaurants get busy, food can sell out, and orders can be delayed. None of that is the problem. The issue was the unnecessary condescending attitude and lack of basic communication. A simple, respectful update would have made a huge difference. read more

Authentic is the first word that comes to mind, the taste of these soups are truly deep in savory flavor and reminiscent of my visits to Korea. Especially the Kkakdugi (spicy diced radish kimchi) which was sensational! The Beef Bone Broth had lot of beef slices with deep bone broth flavor but the winner was yukgaejang soup with its ample shredded beef and leek with savory flavorful soup based that was divine. The meat was on the bones and it was delicious yet the quantity was not as much for the price. However, I still think ir is worth it for the deep umami souptaste, even if it is on the pricier end of this type of dish. Service is as busy and hectic as expected in this type of restaurant. They weren't too keen on refilling the "banchan" (side dish) that's one of the reasons I enjoy Korean food. This is one of the service points that I look for whenever I visit Korean restaurant so they did not meet the full mark as I would've given to others who make you want to come back because the service is so good. Nestled among rules of smaller shops in the Hannam market shopping centre, Onga is located between Café Trois and Lovely Puppy House. Seating is cafeteria style, and it reminds me of many traditional Korean restaurant interiors of experience, experienced firsthand. It does get a bit noisier as more people come in because everyone is usually talking. The menu is the placemat and selections are on the smaller end as their specialty is soup/broth based dishes. Free parking is right in front of the restaurant, if you can find one. No worries as there's plenty because it is a shopping center with a grocery store. It doesn't look like it's the shopping center crowd. If you know what I mean. Because Hannam Market also has food court inside many people take advantage of that eat their and shop for groceries. This seems to be more people who purposely go to a restaurant and then a lot of them go to the café next-door, which is kind of a common thing among Korean patrons. Since there are other two restaurants/food food court that carry the same dish (one being inside the Hannam Market and other being DOL Restaurant that is on the complete opposite end of the shopping center in the corner), this place I would visit again if I had guests from out of town so that they would have a solid, good meal and the café experience next-door. My rating for the food is 5.0 and the restaurant itself is 4.0. read more

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Very casual k-soul food restaurant, but a tasty & value meal place. -Food: *Spicy beef brisket w/ dried cabbage soup - 5/5 - extremely tasty and reminds me of home town soup that we had a long time ago *Ox knee soup - 5/5 - they put 2x Ox knees compared to other k-restaurants near by -Service : 4/5 - prompt - do not expect anything more -Ambiance: 3/5 - It's a k-soul food place. Eat fast & go I will be a regular here. Breakfast menu is an excellent value read more

ONGA - 4. Ox knee soup - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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Came here hungry. I needed some comfort food after a stressful flight and everything was closed. This place serves warm meat soups 24 hours a day. I got the basic beef soup. It hit the spot. My initial reaction was that the soup was too simple. It needed more salt and flavor, but still - hot the spot. It's a simple soup without too much Bella and whistles. The hubby got an ox soup and I liked his soup much better than mine. It tasted like bone marrow and had glass noodles. A win in my book. I will get that one if we go back. Decor is simple and service is good. I also liked the sides. Overall simple, good food and open 24 hours. read more

ONGA - Beef soup - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

Kalbi Jim. Friends always warned me against ordering this dish and the price point in a typical Korean restaurant was on the high end ($30+). Their Kalbi Jim (braised short ribs, rice cakes, potatoes, carrots, and onions) is next level. And you'll pay for it with a price tag of around $95. But we don't come into this area very often, and it looked so good, that we decided to order one for the table. It was a truly marvelous experience and we were able to take enough home for two more compliments to our meal. You can choose your spice level. We opted for the mild, since I tend to sweat when it's too spicy (though I do love spicy). Sweet and tangy sauce goes great with a bowl of rice. There's plenty of short rib, and the potatoes have the right softness. Sides were good and plentiful, especially the radish kimchi. Would definitely like to try the rest of the menu. read more

아침에 육개장을 투고해 와서 먹는데 육계장에는 고기는 없고 오로지 파만 있어서 파계장 이라고 해도 과언이 아니였으며 이 리뷰를 쓸려고 리뷰를 보다가 누군가 남겼던 머리카락이 내 밥에서도 나왔습니다 관계자분들이 좀더 위생에 신경을 써 주셨으면 합니다.사진 첨부해 드리겠습니다 read more

ONGA - 밥 - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

Pretty decent spot for good korean style ribs (galbi jjim). We walked in for a weekend dinner and our group was seated right away. Service was friendly and as you'd expect from similar restaurants. Food was good - we got the galbi jjim and oxtail soup (sullung tang). My one issue was that we ordered mild/not spicy and holy moly it was so spicy. Not sure if that's usual or if my spice tolerance went way down but just something to note. Ambiance is as you'd expect from similar restaurants in the area. I'd say it's worth a shot for pretty good korea style ribs. read more

ONGA - 20. Prime braised beef rib, Galbijjim - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

[I give two stars for an average restaurant taking price and food quality into consideration.] Excellent 24 hour restaurant. The food tastes good. read more

If you're looking for a delicious hearty home food type meal, this is it. The presence of locals and regulars is always a good thing and when I was there, it seemed to be at least half of the patrons there. The restaurant is no frills but clean. The staff was a bit overwhelmed the night I was there with an unexpected late night crowd but they were all pleasant and accommodating. read more

The kalbijjim is out of this world! It might even be better than the ones I've had in Cali. The meat was super flavorful and tender. There were only 4 bones so it was mostly meat and vegetables (there were potatoes, rice cakes, carrots). I loved the potatoes that soaked up all the flavor. The portion size filled up 6 of us so it was worth the hefty price. The soups we're also outstanding. The Seolleongtang was rich and perfect for a cold day. The interior is spacious with many tables and the parking lot outside is large. read more

ONGA - Kalbijjim - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

Overall it more more like 3.5 stars. It's good enough to go back for lunch. And they do give you decent amount of meats/contents compared to other places (4 stars). The soup base was OK (3 stars). It didn't taste like it was boiled for long period or anything special. I was with 3 other people and had similar 3~4 star rating for their dishes. FYI, the dishes/ratings among the group were ox knee soup (3), beef brisket ox bone soup (4), spicy honeycomb & beef soup (3.5), and spicy beef and leek soup (3.5). I couldn't do 4 stars because the kimchi is the most important side dishes at a soup place. Needed a bit more fermentation. Also, even though you can ask for more, its cumbersome to keep asking when there is a small dish of it for 4 people. Place was nice and clean, staff were friendly, and it is open 24/7. Maybe I will give it another go for that additional star. read more

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I really enjoyed the Galbijjim. I definitely recommend ordering that specialty dish. I ordered it "regular" spicy and that was great level. It's enough to feed 4 people (2-3 people if it's all guys). You can really tell this is a local Korean spot when it's successful and busy in this plaza location. This area is not on the main food strip yet it's packed on a Saturday night. I've heard good things from other Korean folks too so it has the seal of approval. Additionally, I've only also tried the ox bone soup and it's perfect when you add a bit of salt. The salt is in an open bowl so it's not the most sanitary option. That would be my only critique. read more

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This was a first for me. My nephew took me here when we were visiting last summer. I had never had the cheese on my Korean food before. The food was amazing and delicious. The portions were outrageous. Service was respectful and prompt. Very clean and new looking decor. If I have a chance I will eat here again and bring the leftovers home for myself. read more

This place is soooo goood! The galbi jjim is very flavorful. You get beef, potatoes, onion, rice, and can add cheese for extra. The price is expensive, but it makes sense with how big this portion is. This can probably feed like 5-6 people. They also have a lot of soup options here and they are pretty good as well. It can get crowded during dinner time so I'd recommend making a reservation. Another good thing is that they open 24/7! read more

ONGA - Galbi jjim - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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I ordered the galbitang and it was honestly the best I've ever had, rich, flavorful, and really comforting. The broth and meat were both excellent. I also loved their buchu kimchi banchan, and the service was really great. The only small downside was that the Galbitang was a bit on the salty side but overall still a great soup and something I'd definitely come back for. read more

ONGA - Banchan - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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The soup was delicious. Their menu is pretty vast. Lots and lots of soups. Koreans love their soups and so do I. The establishment is very clean. There is water and soup on the side which is self service. The place is also pretty big and spacious. read more

$9.99 breakfast deal is unbeatable! The food is balanced, delicious, and served quickly. The (ox knee) soup is rich with beefy broth flavor and will warm everything inside of you. I love that you salt your soup to taste which allows for some personalization. You honestly don't even have to add salt, the broth is already flavorful enough! Their side dishes are also very yummy and pair wonderfully with the soul warming soup. read more

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I keep going back and forth from 3-4 stars but I ended up going with 3 because some dishes lacked depth in flavor and there are so many other comparable restaurants. The galbijim is clearly the star dish here and I highly recommend getting no spice or mild because even the mild was spicy. They have rice cakes and potato already in the dish which was a plus. The amount of meat justified the price and the meat was tender and enough for 4 people. We tried the ox tail soup, special beef rib soup, beef short rib soup, and dumpling and rice cake soup. As far as the soup base, it does not taste very rich/flavorful. The special beef rib was the most tasty out of them all. I was happy with the portion sizes and they do give a generous amount of meat. Meat inside the soups were tender. I was however disappointed in their radish kimchi and regular kimchi as a korean restaurant who serves a lot of soup based dishes with rice. Both needed more time to ferment. Overall decent place for korean food but the price tag is pretty hefty. read more

ONGA - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

My father who had dinner with his friends here was displeased and felt robbed. He originally wanted to pay with a card but the waitress working that day wanted him to pay in cash for some reason so he did. He had left a fair tip but the waitress kept mentioning how he had so much change left and wouldn't let him leave and pressured him to leave the rest of the change. In the end he felt uncomfortable so he left all the change in order to leave the premises. if this is the kind of establishment and service you want to enjoy go and enjoy the theft, if not do not go here. read more

Onga is in the middle of nowhere, but they seem to be open 24 hours which is great since most restaurants close before 10pm most days. I only came here for the short rib pot, which is absolutely worth it and amazing. It's big enough to feed 3-4 people easily and all the meat falls off the bone, everything is just bathing in that magical sauce (cheese is extra). If it was less out of the way I'd almost go every week if I lived in NJ. This dish and spot are a must try! read more

ONGA - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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I came here on a early Sunday morning to have some comforting soup to heal my beat up soul(also for the discounted menu before 10am). I ordered the Woo gu ji Kalbi tang with and extra order of meat. Man this was hot delicious and totally worth the food coma afterwards. The only complaint is that you can tell the extra meat was a lot fresher and had a good healthy chew to the soft meat. The short rib that was in the original soup is good but you can tell by the color that the meat had been cooking quite a bit longer. My wife and daughter opted for the Sul Lung Tang and Dogani Tang. Both were absolutely delicious and would gladly go back to anything on the menu. Next time I think a little meat action with the Jungol is the way to go. The soup has had a lot of care and deserves to be appreciated after some early morning exercise or a late night having to many drinks. This will definitely bring you back to life. Cheers! read more

Their galbijjim is a must-try! Huge portion with plenty of tender meat--add cheese for an extra delicious twist! read more

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Food: So good but order mild not spicy on Braised Kal-Bi(beef rib service: food serve quick, without much words. Ambiance: Cafeteria like but who cares as long as foods are excellent!! Recommend to my friends and family read more

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Love the early morning special from this place. Food comes out quick and servers are friendly. The side dishes are delicious. I usually get the spicy beef soup either version is really good. Nice hot soup always hits the spot in the morning. read more

Came here with a few friends to try out their soups and I've got to say their prime rib soup was delicious! Full of flavor and rich in their broth. read more

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Exceeded my expectation! Everything is soooooo good! The meat was just so tender and you can just taste the love in the soup. Absolutely obsessed! Amazing hospitality as well :) read more

ONGA - 7. Beef short rib soup - Korean Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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The galbi was absolutely phenomenal. The soups are very healthy. You have to add your own seasoning to them. Good for if you need something light. The service was great too. read more

Got the stews which were solid. Banchan were good and generous. Service was chaotic but friendly. Would go back.

I love its morning special $10.99. You can choose 4 different menus. Servers are kind and nice.

Excellent soups. Relatively short menu but the soups are the star. Big, fresh, flavorful and filling.