I went Friday lunch with my friend We ordered Galbi. They come with rice but, rice was Not good. Very dry and old one Galbi is black color. Kinds of old read more

I really enjoyed the gamjatang jongol and the server was so attentive and caring. The medium was more than plentiful for 3-4 people and the broth was CLEAN. It's 80 degrees outside and I was here drinking this hot soup and clearing my plate. read more

The food was good! I liked the grilled Wagyu Galbi and their light beef broth soup. If you get the soup with rice, I would request it to be on the side. Atmosphere and ambience is pretty nice! Staffs are helpful and kind. read more

Celebrity Chef 211's restaurant. Restaurant opened 6/1 and we visited 6/2. Waited about 40 minutes before being seated. Ordered pork jowl, soy marinated seafood platter, and shaved brisket pancake. All the food tasted good but really enjoyed the seafood platter. The soy sauce was excellent. Not too salty, which is tough to find. Many folks in the restaurant ordered the pork neckbone k-pot. Probably a good choice since it was chilly in Torrance. We skipped that today but will definitely return to try! read more

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I had high hopes for this restaurant because the concept of Korean fusion sounded really interesting, but unfortunately the experience didn't live up to the expectations. The presentation of the food was nice, but the flavors felt inconsistent. Some dishes were overly salty while others lacked seasoning, and a few combinations just didn't seem to work well together. (The hang Jung Sal menu with this green-color basil sauce??! And the Gam Ja Tang was too bland) The portions were also smaller than expected for the price. Only thing I liked was the galbi dish (served with mashed potatoes! ) even though I think it is still overpriced. Service was not that great either; it was slow throughout the meal. We waited quite a while for our food, and it was difficult to get our server's attention when we needed some more napkins, or wanted to ask questions about the menu. The atmosphere is modern and trendy, which I appreciated, but good ambiance alone isn't enough to make me want to return. I think this place has potential, but it needs more consistency in the kitchen and better attention to service before I'd consider coming back. read more

The gamjatang had a clean, rich broth that wasn't too spicy, making it easy to enjoy. The scored beef ribs were tender and incredibly satisfying. On top of that, the service was outstanding. Everything about the experience makes me want to come back again. Highly recommended, and I'll definitely be returning soon! read more

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A few days ago, we had gamjatang, galbi, and pork jowl boiled meat. Everything was super tasty. After you finish the gamjatang, you can ask the staff to make fried rice with the leftover broth. It was absolutely delicious. Even though the place had just opened and it was pretty busy, the staff and the manager were super friendly. The restaurant and bathroom were really clean, and the open kitchen gave off a trustworthy vibe. It was awesome to see a famous Korean star chef in person and taste his food definitely a special experience. Plus, the price felt pretty reasonable. I'm definitely planning to go back with my family! read more

Onki - fried rice after gamjatang! - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

This building location seems cursed since this is like the 5th business in this location since The Counter closed many years ago. I pray to God that Onki stands the test of time. My wife and I ordered a medium Gamjatang and the pork jowl. The meat was falling off the bone. They also provide a sauce for the meat that is basically a brisket sauce with thinly-sliced onions marinated in it. The soup was not spicy but rather rich with deep flavor. Probably the best Gamjatang I have tried. The pork jowl (Hangjung Sooyook on the menu) seemed sous vide in how tender and well-cooked it was. On the bottom was a green sauce that reminded me of the sauce you get when you order Lomo Saltado (this one had less cilantro flavor but sour enough to cut through the fat of the jowl). Clean flavor of the pork plus the sauce made for a great experience. The server also gave us a dish that will be added to the menu soon. They took the meat from the Gamjatang and deep fried it, coating it with this glaze that is similar to a teriyaki alongside mayonnaise and thinly sliced onions. I'm hoping this dish gets added officially soon because that was the best dish we had tonight. The server was amazing. He was attentive to our needs, bringing us more broth for our Gamjatang, as well as having great energy and a big smile. I hope this place succeeds because Torrance and Gardena has many Korean spots. BUT, if you're in the mood for amazing fall off the bone pork, Onki is the place to go. read more

Food is good but one of the male waiter is so rude. We asked to change to two to go box cause we found out we only need less. He rolled his eyes in front of us! Also there were empty tables and no one was waiting, the waiter was so rush to give us our check. Then even came back asked if we are ready to check out. While I was calculating price for the tip, he stepped in and asked me how much I wanted to tip. To me this is really inappropriate. I will never go back read more

I enjoyed their refreshing take on banchan (side dishes), which is a nice change of pace from most korean restaurants. Their pork jowl dish was my favorite, the chimichurri sauce that has earthy fenugreek elements pairs well with the tender meat. My biggest issue is that their featured dish, Gamja Tang, was a big miss for me. It didn't possess enough Perilla elements (leaves and ground seeds), the ingredients being sold on the side and as add ons is a big turn off for an already expensive shareable dish. The pork neck bones they added had very little meat on it as well. read more

Extremely disappointing food and rushed service--especially for a restaurant by a famous chef. We ordered the boiled pork jowl (Hangjeongsal Suyuk), but it was almost 90% pure fat with barely any meat. I took one bite and couldn't eat any more, and the person with me refused to eat it as well. Even supermarket cuts are never this fatty. We packed the leftovers thinking we might try pan-frying them at home, but honestly, it's completely inedible. What made it worse was the service. While we were actively eating, the staff came over and asked us to pay first simply because there was a long wait outside. Shortly after, while our food was still in front of us, they asked if they could clear the plates. We were dining with our young child who was still in the middle of eating--we couldn't just shove food down our child's throat to hurry up. It felt like we were blatantly being pressured to leave. It turned our family dinner into a deeply uncomfortable and stressful experience. Because this place was opened by a renowned chef, the disappointment is even greater. I will definitely not be returning. 유명 셰프가 오픈한 식당이라 기대했는데, 음식과 서비스 모두 실망스러웠습니다. 항정살 수육을 주문했는데 살코기는 거의 없고 90% 이상이 비계뿐이었습니다. 한 점 먹고 도저히 넘길 수가 없었고, 동행한 일행 역시 한 입 먹고는 손도 대지 못했습니다. 마트에서 파는 일반 항정살도 이 정도로 비계만 있지는 않습니다. 아까워서 집에 가져가 구워 먹어볼까 포장해 왔지만, 결국 도저히 먹을 수 없는 수준이네요. 무엇보다 서비스 때문에 더 불쾌했습니다. 한창 식사 중인데 밖의 웨이팅이 길다는 이유로 먼저 결제부터 해달라고 하더군요. 그러고는 얼마 지나지 않아 음식이 버젓이 앞에 남아 있는데도 그릇을 치워도 되겠냐고 물어왔습니다. 아이가 아직 식사를 다 끝내지 못하고 열심히 먹고 있는 상황인데, 아이에게 음식을 억지로 밀어 넣으며 재촉할 수도 없고... 식사 내내 대놓고 빨리 나가라는 눈치를 주는 것 같아 몹시 당황스럽고 불편했습니다. 가족과의 편안한 저녁 식사가 스트레스와 불쾌감으로 얼룩진 시간이 되었습니다. 이름 있는 유명 셰프의 식당이라 믿고 찾았는데 아쉬움이 훨씬 큽니다. 다시는 방문하고 싶지 않습니다. read more

Onki - Pork jowls - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

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All the experience that I had in this restaurant was great. Food was great and service was excellent. Personally I liked the dinnerware that they used. read more

One of the best Korean cuisine you'll find in Torrance!! Service was outstanding, no overcharging valet service, clean restroom, indoor and outdoor seating and most importantly top notch quality authentic Korean food. The owner was so kind to give generous portions with extra soju on the house. My favorite dish was the marinated short ribs (Galbi) with mash potatoes on a secret house sauce. All other dishes were good including gamjatang made to perfection with the right amount of spices and the pork slices with herb sauce was AMAZING!! You won't find any other Korean restaurants like this in K-Town. Lastly, their raw crab, scallops and shrimp plate with special soy sauce and onions is a must!!! Our party enjoyed the dinner with no regrets and with good vibes only. Can't wait to try other menus. I was so excited forgot to take pics.. :( read more

Food is super expensive, and every simple addition is overpriced. The service is acceptable, and the ambiance is also fine. The food can be obtained better for cheaper at other Korean restaurants read more

We visited on Friday around noon. Surprisingly it wasn't too busy and was able to be seated right away. We knew the restaurant was run by Korean celebrity chef and looked forward to it. Foods were beyond expectation. Wagyu Kalbi was marinated to perfection and very soft. Kimchi Jeon was more savory than salty or spicy (in a good way). Service was also top notch. Not the cheapest but honestly thought it was a great value for the quality. read more

Onki - Onki Wagyu Galbi ( ) - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

Really enjoyed the food at Onki! The galbi was delicious, and the mashed potatoes that came with it were especially good--definitely one of my favorite parts of the meal. The fried rice was also really tasty. Everything had great flavor, and I'd definitely come back again! read more

My husband absolutely loves gamjatang and we've tried just about every well-known gamjatang restaurant in the area. Unfortunately, I've never really been able to enjoy it because I could always detect a slight pork smell. We decided to try ONKI because my husband wanted to check it out, and I was honestly surprised by how delicious it was. There was absolutely no unpleasant pork smell, the bones were loaded with tender meat, and the soup included ugeoji (dried napa cabbage leaves), which I don't usually see at other gamjatang restaurants. The ugeoji was incredibly flavorful and ended up being one of my favorite parts of the meal. My husband said this was the best gamjatang he's ever had. Since ONKI is chef-driven, you can really tell that every dish is prepared with care. Even the side dishes were perfectly seasoned--we ended up eating half of our rice before the main dish even arrived because everything was so good! Since it was just the two of us, we only ordered the gamjatang because we knew we'd be too full to try anything else. Next time, we'd love to come back with friends so we can order and share some of the other dishes on the menu. We can't wait to return! read more

Korean famous chef open this restaurant it's been viral so I drove an hour to get there there is only two main menu were there pork gamjatang and beef so I ordered both they serve with little portions of kimchi and two other side dishes They serve gamjatang with out sources they supposedly served not like other restaurants Pork meat was dried didn't tasted good restaurant weee pack of customers laude and server don't even know what to do Price is were little higher than I expected when I had all food served I realized it's definitely over price This restaurant is disappointing read more

place was very clean, it's a bit far from where I live but I had to stop by. Food was really great. Will definitely come back to try other foods. read more

Onki - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

Went for an early Father's Day dinner. Awesome tasting food. Music Too loud not sure if the food was going in my nose or my mouth. Attentive staff. Only evening hours available now. read more

Onki - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

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Oh, the owner is so friendly and the food is delicious! Go Team 211! The pork bone soup is super tasty! read more

Onki - Oh, the owner is so friendly and the food is delicious! Go Team 211! The pork bone soup is super tasty! - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

Was my first time here with my friends but it was very nice! Staff was welcoming and kind, theres alot of space indoor and outdoor so would definitely come again for big parties. Theyre signature menu (the galbi) was also delicious !! read more

Onki - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

Start with the good: Presentation was good, and the Hangjung Sooyook was very nice. Nothing we ordered tasted bad necessarily; service was good as well, though it wasn't busy when we were there so who knows how it is when it's busy. The negatives now: The Gamjatang wasn't nearly cooked enough for the meat to fall off the bone easily, and every chunk of meat was part of the spine, which made for a difficult earing experience. The Japchae noodles stuck together like they were one big noodle (again, making for a difficult earing experience) and were a little too sweet. The Gamjatang Fried Rice is overpriced. $8 for rice with spicy sauce and seaweed makes no sense to me. The interior of the bulding is decorated in a very basic way and looks almost unfinished. It looks very generic Korean restaurant like. The AC is not on and the doors are open, allowing bugs to enter easily. Overall, plenty of things to improve, but also some things that they've already perfected. Three stars. read more

Honestly, I'm concerned for this place. What disappointed me most is that this restaurant carries the reputation of a celebrity chef which naturally raises expectations for quality. Unfortunately, the food felt ordinary at best, the banchan was underwhelming, and nothing about the meal suggested the standards I would expect from a chef whose name is associated with authentic Korean cuisine. Rather than showcasing the flavors that built that reputation, the experience left me questioning how this restaurant represents it. The prices suggest a premium dining experience, but the food quality did not come close to justifying the cost. I hope they take the feedback seriously and improve, because based on my experience, the food was just not very good. read more

We just enjoyed an incredible lunch at Onki. The food is beyond delicious--hands down the best Korean we've had whether in Los Angeles or Seoul. The ambiance is very nice, and the service is exceptional. Go now--once the word gets out about this restaurant, I expect there will be significant lines. read more

Food was good but service was rushed , for the price compared to Korean restaurant in Gardena area , we went there yesterday around 5pm not that busy , server gave what we ordered and that's about it until I asked for my forgotten Diet Coke orders and asked for additional napkins . Gave us the bill without me asking for it, not coming back I'm sorry read more

First time trying. All the food is well presented and taste great. Service is fast and friendly. read more

Onki - Chicken mustard salad - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

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Not cheap by any means, but the quality was really disappointing. The meat in the gamjatang was tough, dry, and chewy, and the broth was extremely salty. My friend and I both felt unusually thirsty after the meal and kept drinking water throughout. Even the drinking water had an off taste, likely due to it being served in a low quality metal container, which gave it a noticeable metallic flavor. And the fried rice at the end (+$8) was honestly the worst part. It tasted/smelled so overly sour, as if they had used very old/aged kimchi it almost had a spoiled smell and taste. Overall, very underwhelming for the price. The only 5 star i would give is the servers. They're very friendly and welcoming! read more

It felt like a fine dining version of Korean cuisine. The presentation was beautiful, the flavors were outstanding, and everything was absolutely delicious read more

The food tastes like authentic homemade Korean food. Service is genuine and attentive which I definitely appreciated and adds to the overall experience! I love the seafood, galbi, meats and gamjatang and can't wait to try everything else on the menu. I'll be back soon, thank you!!! read more

45 mins drive to go there on July 4th. No lines & we ordered galbi, medium gamjatang & fried rice. Total costs are $166ish. Not worthy & horrible experience. No meats on the gamjatang ribs & fried rice is so salty. Never come back this place again. read more

I was there with my friends and really enjoyed food, especially kalbi plate and meat jeon. Great service and friendly staff too. I will definitely come back here with my family. read more

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The staff were incredibly welcoming, friendly, and attentive. Everything was well prepared, the atmosphere was clean and comfortable, and the portions were generous. read more

Gamjatang was delicious, and (Team 211 means Chef"s name Lee Won Il ) provided outstanding service. He was friendly, attentive, and made our dining experience even better. If you visit, you won't be disappointed. Highly recommended! read more

love love love this place . Staff were so nice and good was good. definitely returning read more

Onki - Korean Near Me - Torrance, California

Amazing food, great portions, and super nice staff. 10/10 recommend if you're craving solid Korean food!

Amazing service! The galbi was so delicious!! Definitely recommend. And the gamjatang jeongol with fried rice and melted cheese was amazing!

Honestly, I was really disappointed. Korean food is famous in the U.S. for its side dishes, but it's a shame that the variety here is so limited and the menu is so restricted. The main dish was delicious. It would be great if they added side dishes like soybean paste stew or kimchi stew. read more

The quality of the food is insane. I really enjoyed the meal, and the price is very reasonable. You must try it; it is worth more than the cost. read more

Onki is not full Korean restaurant, only few menu items, mostly appetizers, they need to change up their Korean cooking - very disappointed, so call famous Korean Chef - not- they need to add main Korean dishes if they want to survive in this competitive market, just average rating, hopefully they realize or another bites the dust read more