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    4.4 (108 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Savory Bulgogi Beef, shrimp, crispy chicken bowl

    - ordered on doordash - solid asian slop bowl option - bulgogi and shrimp are seasoned well - would order again for a quick lunch

    Nando F.

    I will start off by saying that I am not a fan of Korean food... primarily, I absolutely despise kimchi. This was another office sponsored lunch and this place was recommended by one of my work pals who had gotten food from them. I went with a large custom bowl. I chose white rice, 2X spicy pork (on 2 of my work buds recommendation.... "It's GOOD" they said) and bulgogi + fixings which I can't remember. My main dislike was the kimchi flavor in the spicy pork followed by bits of rice that seemed undercooked (hard). My bowl's ingredients did not jive well together. I was not aware that the "spicy" on the pork would come from kimchi and my work friends said I just chose the wrong ingredients. Be that as it may, I still hated my bowl. Now, why am I giving them a 3 star rating...? 4 out of the 8 or 9 of us who ordered (and I spoke to; I don't know what the other 4-5 guys thought of their meal) said that their bowl/food was between good and great. I am not gonna write this place off our lunch rotation yet. One of the guys ordered japchae + shrimp and that looked and smelled pretty good. Would give it another shot.

    Alex N.

    I stopped here for lunch and it was pretty good. I got the soy sauce fried chicken and some steamed pork dumplings. The chicken was tasty in the sauce it came with. It was a descent amount too. The dumplings were also very good. Soft flavorful and fresh. They have bowls aswell that I would like to try next. The service was fast and friendly and my food came quickly. Definitely coming back for more.

    Jessica Y.

    Wow, this was so good!!!! I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked this and will definitely be back. I made my own bowl and I am normally quite indecisive but the staff was very patient with me. They let me try multiple sauces and ask many questions before I ordered. I created my own bowl with a mix of greens and rice. For my protein, I had both pork and scallops which were both delicious and complimented each other very well. There was a very good serving of protein in the bowl. The scallops were tiny in size but there were so many that I had one in almost every bite! For toppings, you can pick as many as you want which I basically did. I had the cucumbers, spicy peppers, cabbage slaw, kimchi cabbage, scallions, shallots, and seaweed. For my dressing, I got the kimchi aioli which the guy said was very popular and it reminded me of a spicy mayo. I paired it with the soy garlic and got them both on the side so I could play around with the flavors since it was my first time I also tried the sweet and spicy which was also tasty and reminded me of a sweet bbq type sauce. My bowl was exploding with flavor and I enjoyed every bite. I am so pleased with my experience and can't wait to come back!

    Alisa J.

    Food was fresh and good portion. Overall the sauces are salty and probably not the healthiest. I liked the tofu. Pick up was super easy.

    Crispy Soy Garlic Chicken
    Duane H.

    I visited this location and I must say I was pleasantly surprised with how good the food was. The location is clean, and decor is simple. The staff were super friendly and helpful in selection process. Back to the food, it was really good for a lunch spot. I had the crispy soy garlic chicken and this thing was packed with flavor. The chicken was the right texture. The rice and corn mixed with pickled onions and cabbage packed so much punch. I will be back

    My favorite custom bowls
    Susan L.

    Honestly this is my favorite Korean brunch spot in midtown. Don't let the lines scare you during lunch time.m, they go by really fast. Service is always great and friendly. Ambiance, they have a few tables to sit in and they offer outlets too. They offer lemon & lime water and their condiments are always full. I would always get their custom bowls because of the different variety. My favorite one has to be their garlic shrimp and avocado. Everything is super fresh and they even have white kimchi which I was surprised about. Definitely a great addition to the neighborhood!

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    Brian S.

    If you are looking for a Korean version of Chipotle (with more options and even better quality), look no further than ONGI. This is one of my favorite quick service chains in the US; not only do they have great tasting food and TONS of customization options but they take allergies/intolerances seriously too. I always get my bowls to go, but you can eat them here too; they have a small eating area. Service is always super quick, and if you do have any ingredients you are concerned about, the staff is all knowledgeable. Prices are fairly reasonable for NYC. All in all, one of my favorite quick service spots in NYC!

    Kimichi aioli chicken bowl
    Trevor B.

    I had the pleasure of trying ONGI for the first time and the kimichi aioli chicken is fantastic. I'm definitely looking forward to trying other options on the menu.

    Spicy Jeyuk Pork
    Richard P.

    For a $20 bowl, there was a tiny protein portion (maybe 1-2 bites worth). Flavor was decent but everything was drowned in spicy mayo. Pretty disappointing meal

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    Dylan M.

    Perfect place for a well priced and quick lunch in the city Reasonably priced for New York City - A 24 oz bowl is about $14 with tax You can customize a bowl or select a pre made bowl You get unlimited toppings on your bowl Recommend

    Frank M.

    Had for dinner - wasn't impressed. Service is good & an innovative menu system where you mark your choices with dry erase & hand it over! But the meal itself - didn't feel very tasty, like it was good enough but didn't leave me happy when done. Could have had more beef/veggies and less rice.

    Andrielle G.

    one of my favorite spots in the city to grab a healthy, quick lunch or dinner with pescatarian options that aren't bland or overpriced! my favorite base is japchae topped with salmon & shrimp, let me just say it hits EVERYTIME. the sweet & spicy chicken bites are also delish, as well as the bao buns! you really can't miss with their custom korean lunch bowls of fabulous food! around lunch time it's packed, so order ahead if you're in a rush.

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    Food and service was great. Everything I added on the bowl was fresh and delicious. Glad I found this gem and will be coming often

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    This is a great option for quick healthy lunch, just a typical Korean chipotle type of vibe. Nothing crazy

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    Inside was such a vibe! Very chill

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