ODRE — Restaurant in New York

Odre is one of those rare restaurants that feels effortlessly perfect every time. Over the year since their opening, I’ve tried many of their seasonal menus, and each one is thoughtfully composed, consistently flavorful, and deeply satisfying. As a Korean, I can vouch that they’ve nailed a beautiful twist on traditional, home-style Korean cooking — preserving the essence and culture while elevating it with creativity. They always incorporate unique Korean ingredients that surprises me to see in New York! The service is attentive and genuinely warm, the portions are generous and definitely worth the price (which is so reasonable in NYC to begin with), and the atmosphere is calm, soothing, and inviting. It’s ideal for a date night, a dinner with friends, or a family gathering — every visit feels considered and special. I’ve tried every single of their amazing mocktails and most of their cocktails, and I can say that the beauty of their drink menu is truly such a cherry on top. Odre isn’t just a meal; it’s an experience, and it’s a true gem...

It’s good. Like it didn’t blow me away, but I do think it’s decent value for $42. For course 1, I think the “soy pine nut milk” tasted like Soylent meets dish soap. But the scallops were decent. For course 2, the tacos were excellent and the lamb was really good. The crab was pretty good. For course 3, the gabli (beef) was excellllennnttt. The fish was really good. The duck was pretty good. The seasonal soup was also quite good.

I think this meal would be really elevated if the tasting menu came with dessert. Personally, I’d rather them add $5 to the price and include a small dessert. A meal just isn’t complete without it.

We got the cherry cheesecake at the end and it was actually very very good. I’d recommend it.

It’s loud inside and hard to hear the server as they explain each dish.

Overall, it was good, but I wouldn’t actively recommend...

Odre is a Michelin Guide addition for NYC that serves elevated pre-fixed Korean cuisine for $42. We’re glad that we tried this place as we were blown away with the food, presentation, and customer service.

Our group of three enjoyed most of the items on the pre-fixed menu with the addition of chicken twigim. And an additional star for the complimentary amuse-bouche while waiting for our dishes. There are items that really stood out like the Hwe platter, snow crab mandoo, spicy beef shank, branzino gui, and the duck gui served with daily Bansang. That night, the daily Bansang was sushi rolls, soup, and salad.

We truly enjoyed the dinner here. If you are reading this, go ahead and book before the pre-fixed menu price goes up due...