Seungyeon S.

Must add kinfe-cut The broth was rich, flavorful, and had a deep taste that made me want to keep drinking it. The pork was tender and came in a generous portion, so it was very satisfying.

Miguel C.

Checked out a new Korean spot in Torrance and it was a great experience for me. Small menu, big flavor: pork neck soup with tableside fried rice, galbi with mashed potatoes (my pick), pork jowl suyuk, and soy‑marinated seafood. Add‑ons like japchae, pancakes, and corn cheese round things out. The place is modern, clean, and surprisingly stylish. Stainless‑steel bowls, chill atmosphere, and great service thanks to arriving during a slower time. Always stay open‑minded when trying new spots, good energy brings good energy back. Miguel C.

Lizzy R.

So this place replaced what used to be Yoritofu which was a jjajangmyun place, Full House, before that.... I've heard good things about how this is a Korean celebrity chef owned spot. The ambiance is sleek and clean and I love all the brass metal bowls and utensils but the menu is VERY limited here. Only come if you're in the mood for gamjatang (spicy pork potato stew), expensive kalbi, pork jowl or spicy marinated raw crab. They also give u only 3 meager side dishes. One of the servers was initially attentive and started to help us cut the pork from the bone but suddenly got busy and said he'll come back to help us but never did. For $58 for a gamjatang plus $5 for noodles, I expected to be blown away but I think the places in ktown are way better & cheaper.

Jane S.

We went there today for the first time. Service was friendly and the place was packed. Turnover was a little slower, but the service was so friendly that we didn't mind and weren't in a rush. The place is clean and bright. Love the gold serving dishes and utensils. Now for the food stuff- the Kalbi was good but a little pricey, my gf loved the chapchae with mushrooms (more of a thicker potato noodle), the kimchee jeon was nice. The pork jowl was a little fattier than I'm used too since I usually cook it to a crisp where the fat turns crispy. All in all a pleasant meal. Will come back for the kamjatang and seafood. Shout out to our cute server and Jay the owner for a nice opening month.

Susan S.

Personally, I'd give 4stars for the experience, but since they just opened and probably need to work out some kinks, I've rounded up a bit. We went last Fri night, and as others have mentioned, the restaurant is getting a lot of attention due to its association with a famous Korean chef. He wasn't there when we went, but I heard he was seen the first couple of nights. Maybe he was in the kitchen? Wait was long, but we got there at 5, and had to wait out the first round of seats since they open at 5 and we had just missed the first round of seats. We ended up waiting a little over an hour, which is not something I'd recommend but we weren't hungry yet so it worked. We ordered the pork jowl soo-yuk, galbi with mashed potatoes, and the raw seafood platter. The pork jowl was great, the sauce was some kind of green sauce and it was amazing. It would probably be good on anything, really, even on bread. The galbi was also marinated and cooked perfectly, and it went nicely with the mashed potatoes. The seafood platter was just ok, I think if they work on it a bit more, it could be a home run since it comes with marinated crab, scallops and shrimp, so for the price, you get a lot of seafood. The marinade was just ok, and a couple of crabs weren't properly marinated. However, the scallops were really good, and I liked the shrimp. A lot of the dishes come with cilantro, which I personally love, but if you're one of the people that taste soap, you might want to alert the staff. We also got draft beers, and they came out really cold on ice cold mugs, so that gets a big plus from me. The co-owner, Sean, came over towards the end of the meal and spoke to us for a few minutes, which was a nice touch. it's always a great last impression when the owner wants to know your thoughts on the experience and open to some suggestions (like the foam for Suntory beer wasn't as creamy, etc. really small details, but he was very open and attentive). Overall, I'm very excited to have another Korean restaurant in the area. I would like to come back and try their pork neck soup, that looked really good too. Price wise, I thought it was fair since it is SO expensive in Ktown nowadays. Hope it is even better next time we come back!

Ashley K.

Tried this new restaurant :) at first I tried to do a to-go order but they said they're not doing to-go orders right now. So I ordered the short rib and the haemooljang The short rib really melts in your mouth! The mashed potatoes pair perfectly & the truffle is a nice touch The haemooljang is not too salty & just right with good portions Service is a little slow but I think that it will improve over time! Will return to try the gamajatang!

Kay L.

Since it recently opened I think their menu is very limited. Other wise the food was good, very good Korean flavor. My husband says it's a tad bit expensive for what it is, but for Torrance I thought it was reasonable. They are still adapting so service I wouldn't say is amazing, they don't seem to know who does what exactly. Like who brings the check, or who cleans the table off after? I went during a non peak time so they were pretty attentive but again, I'm sure they are just figuring out the kinks now. Ambiance is better than i expected. I ate at this restaurant before it got turned into onki, they sold Korean Chinese style seafood noodle soup and soft tofu soup before but I like the food onki has better. Can't wait to try again once they figure out a good system.

Jessica W.

First time trying ONKI and we had a great experience! We ordered the Gamjatang, marinated seafood platter, pork jowl, and short ribs. The Gamjatang was definitely my favorite--the pork was super tender and the broth was rich and flavorful. Make sure to save some room for the fried rice at the end, it was so good! The seafood platter came with crab, shrimp, and scallops and was perfect with rice. Everything was beautifully presented, the restaurant had a nice atmosphere, and the service was great. Would definitely come back to try more dishes!

Anjelica C.

This was definitely a food sharing experience! Not for first dates though because nobody looked cute eating up. This place is still fairly new, and while we were there early we did not make the first round of service. We were able to sit outside while we waited since the outdoor patio wasn't open yet. It was only about an hour wait for 4. I do recommend coming hungry. We ordered the Gamjatang Jeongol with additions, Galbi, marinated seafood platter, and jeon. The galbi was tender and flavorful, gamjatang wasn't too spicy but very flavorful, the seafood platter was so refreshing and well marinated. The jeon was ok, but not needed after all the food. The restaurant ambiance was clean and I liked the goldish flatware and dinnerware. I would recommend trying out this place for their signature plates.

Ashley J.

Very pleasantly surprised. My expectations were pretty high and I certainly wasn't disappointed. The interior was clean and modern. We ordered the tender pork jowl, gamjatang, and onki galbi. I would say the pork jowl was a little heavy on the curry spices, but because the portion was small, it wasn't too overpowering. Gamjatang was good but nothing really special. Gabli would have to be my favorite dish here. The sweet and tenderness of the meat paired so well with the mashed potatoes.

Yuna K.

The food was overall solid! I was pleasantly surprised by their raw marinated seafood which was high quality and also decently sized with raw crab. The kimchi pancake was chewy and the dipping sauce went well with it. The side dishes also seemingly basic was very well seasoned too- I liked the radish. The gamjatang was decent but I didn't find the meat to be tender or to be anything mind blowing, but definitely decent and hearty. However, the service at this restaurant could be greatly improved. We came around 5:30 and waited for about two hours to get seated which is insane. If i had known about the wait I would have skipped. When we first got there, we were notified the wait would be around an hour but when we came back, he said it would be another hour. They do not have a waitlist system so you just have to wait nearby not knowing when you're up next. The service is disorganized and very slow, and even though there are empty tables they don't seat people right away because the kitchen is backed up. Overall, they really need to improve the service/ system. The food is great and solid but it seems impractical to wait this long every time.

Raina U.

I found this place via youtube! Service is so good and food was so authentic! I am glad this place open in my neighborhood. Super clean and super kind staffs! Highly highly recommend!!

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.