ONGI (23rd St/Park Ave) — Restaurant in New York

Ongi on Park Ave: Where Depth-First Search Meets Soup

Five stars, because my stomach left with existential questions.

Walk in and it smells like your grandmother’s spice drawer met a fermentation lab in Busan. The gochujang here doesn’t just speak,it sings, scolds, and then hugs you. I came for the banchan and stayed because the rice bowl made me feel like someone finally translated umami into a love letter.

Standouts: the kimchi radish is tart enough to reset your moral compass; their bulgogi is street-smart and tender, like a K-drama lead with good intentions and a motorcycle. Sauces come in shades of red you won’t find in the Crayola box.

Décor is minimalist but pulsing with intent: succulents, soft wood, and typography that whispers clean K-luxe. Service is quick but curious. It feels like they’re genuinely wondering what you’ll think, and I respect that.

Tip: Bring a friend with high emotional intelligence. You’ll want to unpack what...

I’ve become a regular for the yummy food. Great for a quick healthy tasty Korean rice bowl. Even though they have signature bowls, I Love making a custom bowl where you can add your own ingredients. The variety of protein means you never get bored and you can try different items on different days if you show up as frequently as I do. That said my go-to bowl is the Bulgoki. You can’t go wrong. Pro-tip, get the sauce on the side. Keeps the ingredients fresher and less soggy. The place doesn’t need too much atmosphere as you go in, order and leave with your food in less than 5 minutes. Perfect for lunch at your desk or at the park nearby or for a quick...

Really nice service and awesome songs. Limited seating area. There’s water on the side. You get a menu and a dry erase marker. Mark what you want and bring it to the cashier. I got medium custom bowl with shrimps and chicken. Taste good. Around $15 after tax.

EDIT: They lowkey downgraded. Portion got smaller. The chicken barely had meat in it and they gave me pieces where it’s over fried and it’s mostly breeding left. Use to be big pieces of chicken that’s juicy. The edamame is burnt...