My friends from London chose this place for a New Year's Eve dinner. I was wowed. The food was amazing and the service excellent. I will come back here again! read more

What a great place. I was vising for California and wanted to celebrate my birthday with friends in NY. Osamil staff were great - I called a week an advance and they were able to accommodate our relatively large group. Last minute we had some changes in the numbers and they were understanding and helpful. The setting and vibe is perfect - not too loud, and we felt at ease chatting to each other. The food is excellent - really nice selection of very varied, yet tasty things cooked to perfection. We went family style on everything! Fried chicken and kobe beef salad were my two favorites, but everything disappeared on our table. Staff were super sweet and even brought us a complimentary sashimi platter!!! Overall perfect place to be with friends - did not feel rushed, food was fab and the bill was very very reasonable. All my NY friends were saying that they are 100% recommending it to everyone they know read more

Great food. Great service. Great drinks. Our server RAY was excellent. I suggest the sweet potatoe fries and kimchi sausage for starters and the pork for an entree. I will definitely be back. read more

I've been here twice with larger groups. It's a cool place with a relaxed vibe. The food is excellent. The chicken, either wings or whole chicken is crunchy and delicious even with the sauce on it. The fried rice, pork shank and octopus were all fantastic. Only drawback was that small plates are small, and prices add up quickly. read more

This Korean gastropub is probably the only one korean place I would recommend~ love their ambience which is based on wood, I am ok with the wine shelf on wall, which it makes you feel like you walked into a basement pub( it's kinda cool anyway). What I personally like is those wood stools that looked like petals along with each round table. ( this is very personal view). Over all, this is a lovely place where you can chill with friends and enjoy some drinks. read more

Been there more than a few times. Every time is a two thumbs up. Delicious modernized Korean dishes. So much more comfortable seating and atmosphere (no being rushed out) than the restaurant in Korean Town. read more

We chose Osamil because of its reputation for fine Korean food. We were not disappointed as to the food. BUT, Yelp's description of the noise level as "moderate" is ridiculous. It is deafening. Conversation at less than a shout is impossible. read more

Tried this new place out, because I'm already a fan of similar Korean fusion gastropubs. First, their happy hour deals could be better. $12 cocktails for HH vs $15 regular is not really a big difference. But the daily food deals are worth it for $1 wings (or oysters)! The Classic Korean crispy chicken wings hit the spot (must order in batches of 6 pc. w/ selection of Classic, Salt n Pepper, Soy Garlic, Spicy). The Galbi Jjim was very tender and rich, but a bit too salty. I wished for more pickles/grapes to cut through the heaviness. Service was also attentive, mood was nice for friends/date, but the seating on the floor was a bit cramped. read more

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The food was SOOO good !! I ordered the kimchi fried rice and steak as well as the bone marrow. Both were spectacular and I will definitely come back and reorder! Can't wait to try the rest of the menu. However, the service was a little hasty but it was really packed. read more

My fiancée and I flew in late last night and what a treat this place was! John served us and recommended some amazing dishes. We had the Kobe beef salad and the Pork Shank paired with a 2015 Decoy Merlot that was drinking very well. If you're looking for a spot to try a nice twist on Korean and French cuisine we highly recommended coming here. read more

I was definitely happy to hear of this modern Korean restaurant opening as an extension of ktown. Finally experiencing it today did not disappoint. Executive chef David definitely knows his flavors since everything we had was good. Plus the ambiance is great. I had no intention of drinking, but couldn't help but to order a few beers and cocktails after settling in. The wings you find on the small plate menu are a Korean classic. Prepared crispy on the outside and juicy on the in. There are options to have it with salt and pepper, soy-garlic, spicy or just plain. My boyfriend and I opted for the soy garlic, which had a good balance of sweet, savory and salty notes. Getting more experimental for those familiar and unfamiliar with Korean cuisine, there was the kimchi sausage on the small plate menu. It was certainly good as well, but I should warn anyone expecting a chewy sausage that this is not that. I assume the moisture from the kimchi doesn't allow the proteins to harden like typical sausage. The flavor is still good for anyone that likes kimchi. It comes with shoestring potatoes as well so that's an added bonus. The highlight of the evening was definitely the braised short ribs. This is the "cut with your fork, chew twice, then let it melt your mouth" kind of meat. Slow cooked and marinated like a respectable Korean person would, this dish was great. My only comment would be to omit the grapes. Maybe the grapes were intended to be a garnish, but people will eat them (boyfriend) and it will be oily. However, the bone marrow, charred onions and mushrooms accompanying the shortribs were delish. Overall, the menu is modestly priced, service is good and the ambiance is great. I also love how it's a street away from the heart of ktown and away from the madness. Also, thanks to the server who gave me bandaids. read more

Osamil - Short rib - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Every foods here are exceptional but the uni bibimbop is just so good!! I still think about how delicious that bibimbop was a week later. I will definitely go back to try other foods too. read more

Great service! So attentive and nice. Food was solid. Space is beautiful. Loved their playlist on Friday night!!

My husband and are visiting from California and came across this place as it was near the hotel I was expecting great food and great service and was so disappointed, first the hostess wanted to just sit us small circle table not in the dinning area until I told we would like to dine in then my husband was asking what kind of beer do they have since I guess New York doesn't carry Miller Genuine Daft and she gave us an attitude when she finally seated us my husband asked her if he can just have their Ale and said "i will get your server as I don't take orders" she could have just said "let me tell your server" then our server walked passed us 4 times before she ever took our order, mind when we first came there was only 10 people in the place, we ordered the braised ribs with morrow DRY also ordered the sashimi with daikon salad and 2 lagers and the bill came out to be $77.00 this is not my problem, to make matters worse was, my husband was still putting their dry braise ribs in his mouth and the server was holding the plate and asked "Are you finished!" so we asked for the bill now that came very fast. I never had such bad service in my life. read more

Pretty bar resto in ktown. Super friendly service at the bar. The food is pretty good. There's speakeasy upstairs. Beware the late night residential drunk. read more

Pretty classy for a ktown bar. It stands out from the bistro-like bar restaurants around and the prices are also higher, but we were impressed with the extensive menu of authentic korean dishes without the "modern twist" that ktown tends to strive for. The drinks we got were decent, (rum rose and yuzu martini) and the food was delicious although with pretty small portions. The soondae we got had a very homemade and clean taste that was different from the street food that I'm used to, but it suited the ambience of the place. Very nice interior, although I like the front bar area better than the back seating. All in all I wouldnt go here for a meal but it's perfect for a relaxed night out read more

Osamil - Rum rose& yuzu martini. Both decent - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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This review is really late. We stopped in this place for a drink after dinner. It's actually really packed on Saturday night 10pm. I can defiantly say the ambiance is casual hipster, the place itself is pretty clean given the amount of traffic coming in and out of this place. The hostess was very aware and attentive to us as we were only 2 ladies who really just strolled in. I gave them 3 stars just based on the price of a few glasses of wine costing a small fortune. They were ~$14-16 a glass. For this place not worth it. Its at lot of 20 something which is fine, but I believe the prices should reflect the place. I wont go back here. read more

I randomly walked in because take 31 was packed and this place was surprisingly good! We had marker fried chicken and it is my new #1 in the list! read more

Food here is delicious. Kimchi was crunchy and fresh. I admire that they seem to have given considerations on their recipes. They seem to care about details. Can't argue that the price is too high considering considering location, but i think the portion could be more generous. read more

Stopped by Ayla Bar for some wine and dessert after dinner in Korea Town but it was so packed we couldn't even wait for a table. We stumbled upon this gem of bar right next door and couldn't be happier! It had space to actually move around and happy hour until 7pm. We'd definitely come again! read more

Osamil has a really great look and vibe to it. The food was amazing. The thing I look for most in a restaurant is how well the food tastes and is presented and it just felt like the food here tasted like they cared. I had ordered the beef tartare and it was beyond any other beef tartare I've had before. I also ordered the burger, which seemed like a weird choice to get at such a high end place like that, but I was really craving some beef, and that too was honestly one of the best burgers I've ever had. It was such a simple burger as well, just beef, cheese and this puree that just made it one of the best. This is probably one of my new go to spots to eat around Ktown. read more

wonderful kimchi fried rice and cocktails. issue with service and generally over packed ambience. food is spectacular for a gastro pub - nice vibe read more

We came here for brunch. The brunch is an interesting twist on traditional American brunch and Korean food. We shared the uni bibimbap, chicken and waffles and the berry pancakes. All dishes were beautifully prepared and very tasty. The service was also excellent, for example our waitress accommodated our request to eat the pancakes as dessert and kept them on the warmer until we were ready to eat. read more

I was intrigued by its K-Town bar/casual diner quality, yet has mood and atmosphere that can attract New Yorkers from any cultural background. Staffs were friendly, and food was great. read more

This place is amazing. Great vibe, great service, friendly bartenders and servers and the food is really tasty. The Baby Octopus is a winner. Was my first time in New York, but when I come back I will revisit Osamil for sure. It is also a great place to meet new people. I'm currently back here for the second time in two days. I highly recommend this establishment! read more

The food was delicious albeit meat heavy. The standout from our meal was the "burger" - chopped short rib cooked medium rare, nicely charred, with a sweet sauce. Pork shank was also tasty, but huge (could have served 3-4 people). Oyster happy hour was a great deal and I liked the Asian-influenced sauces that came with. read more

The customer service is really amazing. I just came in to have a quick beer and the bartender was really nice and helpful.

Everything Her Name is Han should've been. Great cocktails, incredible food. Been for dinner twice, lunch once. All experiences were great.

Thank you Jason for responding to my review however I emailed 2 weeks ago like you advised to do and haven't heard anything...

This place is hands down amazing. First time here and everyone is so friendly and so helpful, not to mention the food is fabulous. Will definitely be recommending this place to everyone and be coming back. read more

Everything here was amazing. $1 oysters recommend. Also zucchini pancake, eggplant skewer. Wings were obviously insane. Was looking forward to trying the uni bimbimamp but my friends were not as adventurous as me. They were soooo courteous with the meal replacements and sooo sweet staff. I'm coming back again for happy hour next week for sure read more

Underwhelming to put it mildly. I had made another dinner date with a different set of friends for this week, but after having eaten there I promptly alerted my friends that we need to change venue. Everything came at room temperature. The buttery honey chips were so unspecial that we had to ask if they were made at the restaurant. It just tasted like store bought kettle potato chips that had gooey stuff poured onto them then sprinkled with dried salmon flakes. The chips were cold and soggy, and the explanation of the waiter was that they pre-fry and let them sit out in the kitchen to degrease. Well, they were still greasy, and to add to injury cold and unappetizing. This should've been an ample warning for the rest of the meal. The biggest irony is that they serve everything in cast iron plates but nothing they serve is properly warm. We cautiously tapped the side of the plate just in case it was hot but it was barely warm. So what's the point of this presentation?! The braised beef (galbijjim) was lukewarm but it was probably the best thing that we had. After sampling few dishes it became apparent that their idea of elevating a dish is just dousing it with truffle oil. Anthony Bourdain would have a meltdown at Osamil though not from eating hot food. When dishes cost $35 they should not be underwhelming nor under-temperatured. We hoped and crossed our fingers that at least our last dish the seafood bouillabaisse would be properly hot. But no, we had to ask them to heat it up because the fat in the broth was congealing. They brought us a parraffin wax burner. My biggest problem with Osamil is that they're more concerned with superficiality than serving satisfying food. They care more abou cool "tapas" presentation and "modernizing" Korean dishes that they've lost all perspective on how food should taste on a very basic level. It's all about trend than substance. I had high hopes but came away proufoundly unsatisfied. I also felt terrible towards my friends who were visiting from Korea because we came at my suggestion. When virtually every place in Ktown is bustling on a Saturday night, contrarily Osamil was not even half full at 7 pm. That should've been a telltale sign. read more

W 32nd Street in Midtown is also known as Korea Street for the amount of restaurants serving Korean food. But they're missing the other culture of Korea. Most people on K-Street come to eat BBQ, bibimbap, etc., but one cannot forget that Korean BBQ is not the only thing the Koreans are known for. This gastropub offers a small menu, but large tasting of the culture. Items range from soups from the head chef's childhood to small bites such as cured shrimp to authentic choices like blood sausage. Let's split this review in two sections: food n' drinks, comfort (service and decor). Food n' Drinks (5/5). Food was out of this world. The prices can be high for certain items, but the chefs ensure the highest quality out of everything. Since I was not insanely hungry when I walked in the pub, I went for the pork belly and my mother went for a Kobe beef salad. Let's start with the salad. Obviously, the beef wasn't actually "Kobe," but the beef was very excellent. It retains its juiciness, but there is that "off the grill" taste, which I enjoy. The beef is actually separated from the salad, but on the same plate. The salad is the house green apple salad, which blends well with the beef and some drinks. However, I would not necessarily recommend this salad as most main courses do come with the salad. Now on to the pork belly. That is on a whole different level. Two slabs of pork belly are grilled and topped with house BBQ sauce. It also comes with the aforementioned salad without the Kobe beef, jalapeños and arrow shoots, a dipping sauce, lettuce to wrap, and quinoa, which serves as a base for the pork. Let me sum it up: the crispy outside fat melts in your mouth, and the bottom "meaty" part of it still has a crunch. Delicious. Jalapeños were not too spicy, and the arrow shoots were crunchy. I would not suggest pairing the lettuce with the pork belly, unless you want to trick yourself into eating healthy lol. And for the drinks- there is a whole lot of options, especially cocktails. One has a summery touch to it- I forgot it's name. Would take it when its warmer than this cloudy March weather. I would definitely come back WITHOUT a car and have drinks, probably a soup, shrimp with uni, and pork shank. Comfort (5/5). The setting is somewhat dark, but comforting. Along a wall houses some special bottles of soju, wines, beers, and spirits. What a wide collection! It is very awesome to one. The restaurant goes for a simple, modern twist to its theme. Casual attire is fine for this pub. Service is also excellent. Did not have to wait long for salad and pork belly. At most, the first order came in within five minutes. Quick service and very friendly staff who is willing to take any comments about the food and drinks always equals a happy customer. I will definitely come back starving so I can eat more! read more

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I went to Osamil for the 2nd time last night as the first time we were too late for the happy hour. The first time around we had the bar burger and fries and the short ribs with the bone marrow. I also had the osamil cocktail. Everything was so good I had to go back. Last night we got there early and had 2 dozen oysters and I had some beer at the bar. Then we moved to the dining area and had the uni bibimbop and soondae. The uni bibimbop was so good that I'm craving it again right now. The soondae wasn't bad but not better than the original kind which is juicier and more flavorful. I'm already trying to figure out when I can go back... read more

I was happy with my first time here that I brought friends visiting from out of town again. The place can get pretty loud but what do you expect from a place that is like a pub with good food. Lots of items on the menu are meant to be shared. The seafood boulablaisse was mildly spicy, tons of seafood and two pieces of bread to sop up the goodness. You can definitely share this dish with probably 3-4 ppl. The pork shank is really really good, fall off the bone - Has a bit of fatty skin but wrapped up in the lettuce and condiments makes it a really flavorful bite. We also got a half fried chicken which is more like a fried rotisserie chicken - no need to get the glaze. The sauce and mustard do compliment it. The slaw that comes with the fried chicken is really bangin. The uni bibimbop didn't have uni flavor but was a tad heavy on the sesame. My ktown kart drink was cute and tasty. Service was decent. I would continue coming back! read more

Gelo is an incredible bartender. We didn't eat here, only had drinks. His mezcal and margarita drinks are must haves. The space is pleasant and everything at the bar is fresh. Gotta give this place a try! read more

SO CUTE. I love these types of 'Korean' restaurants, but thats classy with a rustic interior decor. The food is really good and the serving size is pretty big. I would say everything can definitely be shared. I would def come here for a date, not even just for dinner, but it's also a really cute place to just have drinks at the bar read more

Good food! Tried the pork feet (Jok bahl) and not nearly enough veggies for the proportion of the meat. Asked for more veggies and our waiter said he would ask and we were charged $3 for the extra baby lettuce. Food was good, but the service was slow for drinks and for our stew that we ended up canceling after an hour because it was given to another table by accident. read more

Been here twice now: once during opening week and then tonight. Can't say the food or drinks are bad or mediocre necessarily but seriously think they can do so much better. Can semi give them a pass when they were brand new but even then you would think a gastropub would open with specific cocktails and even a drink menu. Okay - that didn't happen ; not the end of the world. However, I finally got to check it out again and it's so called "ktown throwdown" night. Great! Sounds fantastic until you realize that unless you decided to be at the front of the space aka just the bar area and not the dining room / seated area, you might as well not know what is going on. I asked mutliple times what the deal was (even though obviously the sign outside and online states a bartender battle) and for the most part literally got this response "oh there's a bartender battle" with ZERO elabaration. Nothing about if patrons can partake, can patrons order these bartender battle drinks, etc. I mean come frigging on, if you are gonna promote such an event, do it right. That's all I'm saying. Place itself has good drinks and food but logistics are a mess and can be done a ton better. read more

Great restaurant/bar, went there at spur of the moment for happy hour oysters. Decided to stay for dinner. I had the double fried chicken wings and oyster pancakes. The mixed drinks from the bar were excellent! The service was great! read more