DDOBAR by Joomak NYC

This is not your typical omakase experience – inspired by korean yubu (fried tofu pockets), Michelin-starred chef Jiho Kim brings a fresh perspective to the format with two inventive tasting menus at DDO BAR, all centered around yubu tarts. We chose the 13-course yubu tasting menu at $75. From the creativity and attention to detail to the use of premium ingredients, every course felt thoughtful and refined that it was hard to pick a favorite. The menu also had a good ratio of raw and cooked toppings. Most importantly, the pacing was just right—we never felt rushed, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. It’s a great spot for a casual date night or a relaxed catch-up with friends. As a bagel lover, I was impressed to see their reimagined Smoked Salmon with Everything Bagel into yubu! The Hiramasa was an indulgent bite, generously crowned with caviar for that extra touch of luxury. My friend couldn’t stop raving about the Scallop, finished with a drizzle of brown butter dashi. Moving forward to some special and unexpected toppings: The Duck Pastrami was a standout with its smoky and peppery taste. The sweet Korean Beef Tartare reminded me of bulgogi. While the Pork Belly with Mushroom Pickle, served with a piece of lettuce, felt like a playful nod to kbbq. But what really caught us off guard in the best way were the desserts. The Earl Grey Soft Serve sprinkled with sea salt might just be the BEST dessert I’ve ever had, and the portion was generous. It was rich with tea flavor even by my standard, subtly savory. Our server also surprised us with mini coconut treats. At that point, we both agreed they’ve truly mastered the art of dessert.

I saw DDOBar repeatedly pop up on lists of best restaurants in Chelsea, so I was curious to try it especially given that the chef/owner has a Michelin star at Joomak. We opted for the 10-course “Chef Studio” option and you could feel that talent translated into every course. Three courses will especially stick with us: a) scallop — so tender, rich, & decadent, b) Yubu tarts — these four were so creative & varied, we’ve never had anything like them and loved how they blended Korea with NYC, c) earl grey ice cream — with the salt this was so well-balanced and a great way to cap off the meal. For what it’s worth, we opted for the uni add-on to the Toro & Filet Mignon course and are glad we did. The staff was warm & wonderful, it was definitely unique eating food of this caliber in a food hall but we would 100% go back & recommend! Highlights: Yubu tarts, scallop, earl grey ice cream Date visited: 6/14/25

A Hidden Gem in Manhattan’s Coolest Food Court There’s something deliciously smug about finding a great meal in a place that doesn’t try too hard. Tucked inside Olly Olly Market –Manhattan’s answer to the question “what if a food court grew up, got a better job, and started dressing well?” – you’ll find DDOBAR, quietly turning out food that deserves its own parade. I visited with a dear South Korean friend, a man who knows his way around both a tasting menu and a street cart, and whose standards make Michelin judges look forgiving. We both left beaming — the rare kind of culinary happiness where you start planning your next visit before you’ve even paid the bill. The scallop dish is where the kitchen makes its intentions clear: seared to the whisper of golden brown, barely cooked through, and still carrying the clean, briny sweetness of the ocean. It doesn’t come with a novel-sized explanation. It doesn’t need to. Then came the shrimp on fried tofu, affectionately called “yubutart,” and here, DDOBAR truly shows its swagger. The tofu is crisp without, silken within. The shrimp sweet, juicy, and sauced with enough punch to wake you up but not so much as to drown the thing’s natural beauty. It’s clever without being show-offy – the culinary version of someone who’s extremely good-looking but also knows how to tell a joke. Olly Olly Market itself buzzes with energy: a sleek, Manhattan-polished take on the classic food hall, where every stand feels like a secret you’re lucky to have overheard. It’s the kind of place where you realize why New York ruins other cities for you. If you’re smart, you’ll find your way to DDOBAR. If you’re lucky, you’ll bring a friend who gets it. Either way, expect to leave feeling slightly smug — and already plotting a return.

This is definitely a hidden gem. It’s inside the Olly Olly market which is a food court not typical and the most intimate for having omakase. We sat at the sushi bar, and it also has a couple of dining tables on the side. And the food was really good. We got the Yubu Tart dinner tasting ($75) with Uni as additions. I have to say the Yubu sushi pieces were very tasty. The tofu skin wrapped outside of the rice definitely adds a unique twist to the traditional sushi, making them more friendly and kinda down-to-earth. We enjoyed most of the dishes and the highlights were the scallops appetizer, the shrimp, lobster, and duck Yubu tarts, and the pork belly (it’s so soft and full of flavor). Service was okay, no one really filled our waters, and I found the plate where they give the sushi a bit too far to reach. Overall very good experience, and will definitely be back to try the seasonal tasting menu.

Delicious from the first bite to the last. A prefixe packed with flavor and creativity, all in a relaxing and laid back atmosphere. Each bite was heaven and the price is right! If they keep up this consistency, I’d say it’s Michelin star worthy. Highly recommended and I’ll look to come back to see how they continue to evolve.

The chefs tasting menu was utterly incredible. It was just one amazing bite after another topped off with the best early grey ice cream I’ve ever had. A must try for all food lovers. The fun, creative takes on classic dishes from around the world was such a unique experience and executed with perfection.

Most people know DDO BAR inside Olly Olly Market for their 7-course tasting menu at dinner, which is definitely the main event. But this time, I stopped by during lunch hours (Tuesday–Friday, 12–2:30 PM) because I was craving ramen and wanted something quick and light. They’ve recently added ramen to their lunch menu, and I’m so glad I caught it! I had the Tonkotsu ramen—rich broth, pork belly, beansprouts, scallions… everything was perfectly balanced. They also have a miso ramen if that’s more your thing. And yes, I finally tried the Spam & Egg YubuTart—definitely a little flavor bomb. It’s their take on musubi, and I was into it. The Salmon & Cream Cheese YubuTart is also on the menu and worth a try. The lunch menu is super focused—just ramen and a couple YubuTart options—but it works. If you’re looking for a quick, flavorful lunch that doesn’t weigh you down—and you’re not in the mood for a full 7-course dinner—this is the perfect midday ramen stop. Ig@thefunfluencer

Went here for a very special birthday! Have to say, the food was outstanding. The chefs took special care of us and were extra attentive to make sure we had an amazing experience. The menu was well thought out - the courses are small, but we were satisfied by the end. We even got a free cake for the birthday. 10/10 would recommend to anyone who wants to experience a great tasting menu.

The highlight was the 4 yubuchobap from the chef's tasting menu. He uses high quality ingredients The dessert earl grey ice cream was the best ever and the chef even offered a refill

I know most people hit up DDOBAR at Olly Olly Market for their 7-course tasting menu during dinner which is the star of the show, but I had a taste for ramen and stopped by during lunch hours (Tuesday-Friday, 12-2:30PM) for something quick and light and I'm so glad I did! They recently added ramen to their lunch menu so I had to check it out. Service was quick and it's inside a food court but the ambiance is still nice. I had the Tonkotsu ramen with pork belly, beansprouts, and scallions which was flavorful and rich without feeling too heavy. The YubuTarts (aka elevated inari sushi)? Delish. I tried the Spam & Egg musubi ($5) which was just enough for a little bite without the bloat. They offer a few extra toppings if you want to customize, but the small, focused menu really delivers. If you're in the mood for a quick, flavorful lunch or just need a ramen fix without committing to a full dinner experience, this spot hits the mark. Ig:@thefunfluencer

Delicious from the first bite to the last. A prefixe packed with flavor and creativity, all in a relaxing and laid back atmosphere. Each bite was heaven and the price is right! If they keep up this consistency, I'd say it's Michelin star worthy. Highly recommended and I'll look to come back to see how they continue to evolve.

Easy 5 stars!!! Food was amazing and pretty good value too. We got the $55pp menu and we left very full and satisfied. I was concerned about the ambiance at first considering it's in a food hall but it was surprisingly intimate. Service was great too; the chef gave us an extra portion of the earl grey ice cream because he overheard us raving about it! We also got complimentary coconut macaroons at the end. Overall would recommend this spot to everyone!!

This is not your typical omakase experience - inspired by korean yubu (fried tofu pockets), Michelin-starred chef Jiho Kim brings a fresh perspective to the format with two inventive tasting menus at DDO BAR, all centered around yubu tarts.   We chose the 13-course yubu tasting menu at $75. From the creativity and attention to detail to the use of premium ingredients, every course felt thoughtful and refined that it was hard to pick a favorite. The menu also had a good ratio of raw and cooked toppings.   Most importantly, the pacing was just right--we never felt rushed, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. It's a great spot for a casual date night or a relaxed catch-up with friends. As a bagel lover, I was impressed to see their reimagined Smoked Salmon with Everything Bagel into yubu! The Hiramasa was an indulgent bite, generously crowned with caviar for that extra touch of luxury. My friend couldn't stop raving about the Scallop, finished with a drizzle of brown butter dashi.   Moving forward to some special and unexpected toppings: The Duck Pastrami was a standout with its smoky and peppery taste. The sweet Korean Beef Tartare reminded me of bulgogi. While the Pork Belly with Mushroom Pickle, served with a piece of lettuce, felt like a playful nod to kbbq.   But what really caught us off guard in the best way were the desserts. The Earl Grey Soft Serve sprinkled with sea salt might just be the BEST dessert I've ever had, and the portion was generous. It was rich with tea flavor even by my standard, subtly savory. Our server also surprised us with mini coconut treats. At that point, we both agreed they've truly mastered the art of dessert.

I had high hopes that the food and concept would be great here, and I can confirm that we all enjoyed it! The dishes are highly curated and well thought out. The scallop dish with dashi broth & tuna tataki were probably my favorite. The yubu adds a refreshing tart to each of the sushi pieces - I was pleasantly surprised by this. 13 courses is a lot and I was stuffed by the 10th. This was well worth the price. It's still an underrated place. It's not that busy and I didn't need a reservation to get seated on a Friday night with 3 people. The main downside is the atmosphere. It's in a food hall, and right next to us in the open space was some Rihanna night dance party that was getting rowdy lol.

The restaurant is in the middle of the food court, and has counter space only. It is worth making a reservation! We tried the chef studio tasting menu and really enjoyed all the dishes. There is a good degree of variety, and they are all very nicely presented, and taste great. I didn't feel entirely full at the end but very much enjoyed the meal and the service.

Happiness is just a meal away at a creative, affordable, delightful and surprising meal like the ones I've had at DDOBAR. I've eaten here twice now, once for the standard $75 tasting menu and another time for the upgraded $135 one and was wowed by the flavors. They even got me to try duck (a meat I don't include in my diet)-- I did not want to miss out on whatever the skilled chefs had to throw my way, down to the incredible earl grey soft serve at the end. The strange digs might explain the relatively low price point for such an incredible meal. It's one of the stands inside the food hall Olly Olly Market, located waaaay on the west side past 11th avenue, and the chef's table is not at all shielded from the onlookers playing Pop-a-shot or ordering a smoothie from a surrounding stands a few feet away. I've seen omakase hosted in other food halls before so I know it's not unprecedented but I'd imagine a lot of people might find the dichotomy between fancy meal and cacophonous food hall mismatched. The service and flavors do make up for it though, as I've found myself here twice now and would easily say yes to going back. I went from being someone who meticulously researched every course of every meal before deciding to venture to a restaurant, to someone who is now alright with being surprised, so I don't want to tell you too much. Here's a little taste: Cacio e pepe pudding to whet the appetite, the likes of everything salmon, torched squid, lobster foam, and charred scallop, and many of these bites served atop inari-- sweet tofu skin. It really works, and I find myself regularly fantasizing about the ebi bite. I'll keep an eye out for when this Michelin starred chef reopens his other restaurant, Joomak Banjum in a new location soon.

I took my fiance here for his birthday dinner last week and enjoyed our experience! The restaurant is located inside a food court. We had a 7:30 RSVP and were seated at the counter immediately. We both got the Chef Studio Tasting at $135 and ordered a bottle of sake to share. We started with the poached oyster which was good. Then moved on to the Madai which was amazing. They used apple (instead of watermelon which was written on the menu) and had a citrusy foam that I loved. The next dish was cooked scallop with a gochujang crisp. The crisp was so good! On to the Yubu tasting - I personally love inari and always get this at buffets haha. I liked all of the 4 we were given but felt the taste of the inari flavor took away from the pieces. Regardless, all delish bites! For the next course, we were given toro tartare with seaweed crisps. There was no fillet mignon to be seen (also written in the menu) though I heard the party next to us ask about this and the chef said they were out of it. This was still a tasty course. The lobster carpaccio and crabmeat risotto were also good bites. My fiance has a slight crab allergy so they replaced his with a truffle risotto that was delicious. The last two courses were a anago toast and a truffle wagyu taco. Both good. We ended our meal with a refreshing earl grey ice cream and even got extra since it was the end of the night! They also gave us two coconut macarons Overall a good meal but keep in mind some inconsistencies with the menu. I would've appreciated knowing ahead of time what would be swapped/excluded.

I read a blog about great places to eat in Chelsea, and DDOBAR specifically piqued my interest. I was looking for a different foodie experience, and what really caught my attention was DDOBAR being a Korean omakase. I also appreciated the affordability. It was $75 for the lunch menu, which I felt was a steal. I've never been to the Olly Olly market, so it was cool exploring the establishment and seeing what other restaurants it had to offer. DDOBAR was very casual and unassuming, but you get a full blown 11-course meal. I made reservations for 12pm on a Saturday. Initially I had made a reservation for 3 then had to update my reservation for 2. We did end up having a 3rd person show up, and we're so grateful that DDOBAR was able to accommodate our friend after all. We unanimously enjoyed the overall experience - from the service to presentation to food. The flavor combinations were indeed unique, and I loved the yubutarts (sweet tofu rice bags) used as the bed of the nigiri fish. Almost every course we tried, one of the 3 of us would say, "I could eat 5 of those." Even the cacio e pepe, which I've read some Yelpers' aversion to, was a hit among the 3 of us. I felt that we had the perfect amount of food; I didn't feel uncomfortably stuffed nor under fed.

DDOBAR is in a super casual location, but it really bats above its weight. We did the Chef's Studio Tasting for $135 each and it was one of my favorite tastings I've done in New York City. Every single course hit. The scallop and risotto courses in particular were transcendent This place is awesome and really walked the line of fancy but fun! We got the vibe that the chefs are serious about the food, but don't take themselves too seriously. Would definitely recommend to friends! Thank you for a delicious meal and a fun night!

Excellent tasting menu. My partner and I tried the yubu tart tasting menu of $75. Great quality. When my partner and I debriefed on the menu, as a couple does after a date night, we really weren't sure what our favorite was. So many of them were memorable bites, and courses were made up of all different types of proteins. Not just seafood but courses like chicken, pork (belly), wagyu, and ofc different seafood like scallops, shrimp, fish. A lot of unique flavor pairings and not like a typical omakase. Not saying it's above other omakase spots in NYC, but it is unique and unexpected. I don't go to omakase too often in NYC because so many experiences have become redundant and also focus on quick churning of seats, that it puts a damper on the eating experience. Ddobar is located in a food market which has its pros and cons. It's a little less elevated of an experience since it's in more casual food market, but you get the full view of the entire (small) kitchen space, and traffic isn't super high, so you get to enjoy each bite at your own pace. Service was nice, as the staff is friendly and again - they don't rush! Yay!! I'd recommend to friends and those reading this review. Go enjoy Ddobar!

I should have known they wouldn't have the full tasting menu during lunch time, but I was hopeful. But the staff was very kind and asked what I would like from the dinner tasting menu and they would ask the chef if he'd accommodate making them a la carte. The meal in itself was delicious and surprising. If you read the menu; it doesn't sound too different from typical omakases...but it is. Let's talk Yubu tart. I am not a fan of inari. The fried sweetened tofu skin stuffed with rice, is not something I enjoy because it's typically too sweet for me. But the pairings here worked well. It definitely has a sweet note, but is paired with complementary ingredients to provide the right flavor profile. However, there was one dish where I didn't think it worked well; the botan ebi. It wasn't bad, but it ended up tasting too sweet and the ebi getting lost in the yubu tart. The other dish that wasn't bad, but was probably a bit more lackluster, was the cacio e pepe dish. I love egg yolks so it didn't both me, but in comparison with all of the delicious items in the meal; this didn't have the same impression. Now the standouts - the wagyu... this was a refreshing take on the wagyu part of the omakase. It wasn't your typical seared piece on top on rice and uni. This was special. The sliced wagyu was melt in your mouth and the flavors/textures were delightful. - crab risotto; textural wonderful, full of cheesy crabby flavor that plays up the natural sweetness of the crab - scallop; seared perfectly and doused with brown butter dashi I completely demolished - fluke with whatever addicting broth that was. There was vinegar a touch of spice and it was a perfect digestif Everything else was on point, but these were the lacklusters and the stars. Service was very kind and I appreciated the willingness to check on extending the C lunch tasting menu! The seating isn't ideal as the noise is dependent on who is sitting around in the food hall, but for the price and quality of this tasting menu; I'd happily return (and probably will next month).

I came here to celebrate my girlfriends birthday and everything about this spot was amazing! Each course was beautifully plated, well thought out, to an extent experimental, and very delicious. Some of the more unique ones were Fluke with foamed wasabi and Duck Pastrami! They also prepared a little cake that was complimentary which had one million sprinkles and a jammy filling. The earl grey ice cream is actually something I will be thinking about for a long time! One thing of note is that they have 2 different menus and we wanted to try one of each but were not allowed to do as it would interrupt their flow - makes sense. I guess we would have to come back very soon. Their $75 Yubu Tart Tasting is honestly a huge steal in comparison to most omakase spots in NYC.

Solid 4/4.5 for a food court tasting menu! At 8PM, it wasn't super loud or crowded. Staff was absolutely fantastic all night. As for the food, I did not know what to expect from the Yubutarts as I'm not huge on tofu, but it worked! The seafood was fresh and flavor of everything was pretty good. Some pieces were definitely on the sweeter side. For dessert, we got the Earl Grey ice cream with salt. This was delicious!! I was super excited when the chef asked if we wanted another serving of ice cream. Don't mind if I do! Overall, fun experience and would come back to try the $135 option

I had one of the best, most inspiring meals I've had in a while at Ddobar and I'm shocked that this place isn't fully booked. For $75, the basic tasting menu is such a steal. Highlights included an incredible brown butter dashi with scallops and bacon, a super creative seaweed sabayon, a delightful yuba wrapped around silky egg paired with botan ebi, and a lovely cacio e pepe inspired verrine. Shockingly, we were the only customers of the night; I was able to easily change my reservation from 7pm to 7:30pm because I was running late, and we got complimentary caviar and dessert sake. We had a marvelous experience and we're definitely coming back for both this menu and the premium menu.

It's been one of my favorite places to go to, incredible food and service for an incredible value. Highly recommend it.

Located inside Olly Olly Market, it's on the back, you need to walk towards the end to be able to see their counter/. There are some higher counter seats and some lower ones. Either seems fine, but when the chef introduced each dish the voice is so soft that we could barely hear him. In the end we just mostly looked at the menu what we are eating We all got the $75 option with add on Uni. Chef advised that everyone order the same package. The first course came out none of us like it. A weird combination of egg yolk and cheese. The food gets better. The highlights are the scallops and the shrimp piece. The nigiri piece they use tofu wrapped rice which gives a sweet and savory flavor. And it really works well with some dishes. The uni $15 add on was very tiny, I wouldn't. Recommend it. The duck has no flavor even with chili oil on top. I would say it's an interesting experience. Overall very enjoyable, but I will probably not gonna come back again

My friend and I went for the Chef's Tasting Studio menu to get more variety. Part of this menu included the yubu tart tasting as well, so I'm glad we chose this option! The seating counter is in the middle of a food hall -- during the night, it's quiet and intimate enough to talk to who you come with, otherwise I didn't 100% love the vibe. But it was easy to forget the rest of the space when you're eating. I'd rate this place a 4.5/5. All the dishes on the chef's studio menu was amazing. I would say that the pieces I didn't like were actually from the yubu tart tasting. I just wasn't a fan of the flavor combinations. Otherwise, the rest of the tasting was soooo good. I tried Joomak Banjum first and was expecting a similar style of pastry-like dishes, but this was so different. I feel like Ddobar focuses on more Korean flavors. My friend and I finished completely stuffed to the brim. At the end, we had a wonderful earl grey softserve that really tied up the meal. If I could bring home a tub of the ice cream, I would. The service was excellent. The chefs were kind and explained the menu well. They were inviting and you could tell they loved what they do. Would definitely want to come back here to show another friend.

I had never heard of omakase with yubu tarts until I stumbled across this place and it was a very fun and memorable experience for me. The location itself was a bit confusing as I thought it was it's only restaurant building but it is actually inside a big complex and out in the open along with a few other restaruants. Yubu tarts are essentially the Korean equivalent of the Japanese inari which is sushi rice stuffed in a fried bean curd pocket. There are 2 menu options - 13 courses for $75 or 14 courses for $135. The difference for the 14 courses menu are different courses and includes the yubu tart tasting as well. I opted for the 13 courses and there were a few pieces that stood out to me and I wish I could've had more of them! I learned from the chef that there was a shop in Japan that started this years ago but they had closed after a while. So the chefs here decided to create a yubu style omakase in NYC and it is such a creative and delicious menu! They have many playful flavors that pair so well with the seafood such as citrusy notes in foam over the silkiest slice of fluke. Or incorporating various textures that come into one creamy union. Top pieces for me: 1) Botan Ebi with Egg and Ikura This had such a nice creamy texture and I could not get enough of it. I actually slowed down my chewing to really enjoy all the flavors. It felt like the shrimp itself was highlighted so well and I had nearly forgotten about the ikura on it. 2) Fluke This was another piece that I was intrigued by. There were these foam balls around it and they had such a nice citrusy taste that paired very well with the fish. 3) Lobster with Nori Sabayon Another piece that had a similar playful foam and just immediately melted in my mouth. 4) Scallop with Brown Butter Dashi and Lemon What a playful course! The scallop was perfect and the broth it sat in reminded me so much of ramen broth. There was a nice saltiness that was balanced so well with the acid from the lemon. It was like a nice zing every bite I took. I could see myself having noodles in that sauce. All the pieces were so creative and I really just enjoyed the experience. It was interesting to have the yubu because it gave it some subtle sweetness to it, making it different than the usual omakase I would have. Definitely check this place out if you are looking for a new omakase experience! The chefs are very kind, skilled and dedicated to their craft. If I return here, I would love to try their Chef Studio Tasting menu.

Overall: 4.6/5 (dine in) DDO BAR is located inside Olly Olly Market. They highly recommend reservations but we were super lucky and got a seat for two for late lunch on a Thursday after calling in. It was our last meal in New York so my friend and I wanted something good before flying out. She wanted sushi and we never tried Korean omakase before so we decided on this place. We both got the lunch tasting menu ($75) and have the option to add uni ($15) on the tuna hand roll. The food really stimulated my taste buds since every single item was so unique in terms of flavor profile so you never know what to expect. You can watch the staff work with such precision and attention to detail to create theses masterpieces. Cacio e Pepe: This is a poached egg yolk with parmesan cheese. Very savory and the egg yolk was so creamy. Great combination that was well-balanced. Fluke: The fluke came with green grape, tomatillo, and a foam that I think is made from the grapes as well. The green grapes were really sweet while the foam had a very subtle taste. The fluke was a bit too cold for my liking but fresh. Seared Scallop With Brown Butter Dashi & Caramelized Bonito: The scallop was good but the star of the show was the brown butter dashi. It was so good, I slurped it down like soup. Hiramasa, Yozu Creme Fraiche With Radish with Golden Osetra Caviar: Wow this combo was fire! If you guys know me, I'm not a huge fan of caviar but this one was the perfect pair for the hiramasa. Chef's kiss~ Botan Ebi: This came with egg salad inside the inari with single ikura. This was just okay and my least favorite of everything I tried. Salmon With Everything Bagel Seasoning & Horesradish: This was good but tasted 'simple' compared to the beginning dishes. Butter Poached Lobster, Nori Sabayon: I liked the sabayon but the lobster was a little underwhelming. Yubu Gunkan With Tuna Tataki: This was just okay. Duck Pastrami with Duck Rillette: Tender and yummy. Not sure what it was about this combo but it took me awhile to realize the meat they used was duck. Galbi Daikon Radish With Crispy Leek: This was a great way to end the savory meal. The galbi almost melted in my mouth and was so satisfying. Earl Grey Ice Cream: This had some strong, bold flavors. Unfortunately, I wasn't a fan. 2022 Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé ($19/glass): Never had wine with sushi before so this was a first. It's hard for me to find a good rosé but this one was tasty. It felt like an individualized experience even though we were in a food court. We left feeling satisfied and happy with our meal. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area!

Bf and I had the yubu tart tasting menu on a cozy weekday evening, and we had an incredible time! Started off with a glass of champagne before launching into the very creative, seamless menu. We never waited too long for the next course, and the chefs were so kind and amazing at explaining each dish. Highlights for me: - cacio e pepe: this creamy, rich custard is the first course and it is sooo delicious and slightly sweet. the cracked pepper taste comes through but in a totally unique medium - scallop with brown butter dashi: perfectly cooked scallop, fell apart at the touch of the spoon. the broth was sooo delicious we drank it all - botan ebi with egg and ikura: I love ebi - salmon with everything bagel: I feel like this worked so well with the yubu wrapper! the cream cheese really made the flavors of a lox bagel come through - duck pastrami: they smoke this in the back and the duck was cooked perfectly, a hot dish that nicely broke up the cold fish dishes - duck mandu: we ordered this ala carte off the studio tasting menu and we were so glad we did! very generous portion of the same smoked duck with a delicious savory broth. - earl grey soft serve: such a perfect end to the night. the chef so kindly offered us seconds but I was stuffed! at $75 per person, ddobar has great value for an incredibly inventive and well done tasting menu! Portions were great and staff were so lovely! I wasn't sure what to think about the food court environment, but in the evening, it was actually very quiet and not disruptive. Highly recommend for a fun evening and unique bites! We will definitely be back to try the chefs studio tasting menu :)

Came to try this restaurant out because it was highly recommended on TikTok and also wanted a place to celebrate my anniversary w my partner. We were the first ones there at 530pm and course was completed by 730pm. We chose the 14 course chefs tasting menu ($135pp). Flavor tasted the same for most of the dishes, nothing too memorable. Seemed like the focus on the food was mainly on the presentation rather than the taste. Total for both of us was around 350 after tax and tip. Would not recommend as there are plenty of other places in the city for cheaper and better.

Have you had KOREAN omakase??! This was such a delectable experience. I came here about a year ago when they were just selling food court dishes, and now coming back for the $75 experience meal, it was amazing to see how much they have improved! I see the creativity and passion for food in each dish and would recommend it to anyone coming to NYC. Duck nigiri was so good and the enoki mushroom. Some dishes may change based on the season too. Staff are all so friendly and makes sure you enjoy every meal. Very high end! Currently located in olly olly market but I feel they can have their own restaurant soon

Food 9/10 $75 for 13 courses, a solid deal. Not the most traditional tasting menu, but I quite enjoyed it. Some of the dishes were too heavy on the sauce, but otherwise I think it was quite a creative attempt at fusing French/Italian with Korean. Atmosphere 6/10 You're seated at a bar inside a food court. Because our reservation was for dinner, the food court was empty, but it still isn't the ideal location imo. Service 8/10 I think it was fine. Nothing out of the ordinary.

TLDR: the food is creative and unique, the setting is cool and different, and I will be adding this place to my list of recommendations for cool, new dining spots in NYC! SETTING: my partner made a Tuesday evening reservation at 8:15pm. This is located inside Olly Olly market on the west side. Given that, it is not like your typical restaurant- it's counter seating only and once the market closes down, it's pretty cool to have this space to yourself. I really like that this level of service and style of food is in an unassuming food hall, rather than a usual brick and mortar like you'd expect. FOOD: The food (and service) was the best part of our experience here, which is how it should be. We'd been to Joomak Banjum before (same creator), and loved our experience there. So we had a great time trying this new style of Korean upscale dining at DDOBAR. We enjoyed DDOBAR just as much, if not more, than Joomak Banjum! Every dish was expertly crafted, and the flavors really delicious. There was a good amount of food (we didn't go home needing McDonald's like usual with omakase) and each new item presented was unexpected and like nothing I've had before. SERVICE: the service was excellent. We got to speak with the chef de cuisine who was very gracious, knowledgeable, and friendly and pick his brain a little in what goes into making a menu such as this. I was blown away by the creativity yet little nostalgic notes of Korean food I grew up with sprinkled throughout the meal. VERDICT: uploading these pictures with this review has only made my mouth water at the memories! I will definitely be back!

Truly an incredible meal!! Their set menus are a fusion of Korean and Japanese with such exquisite flavors. They have 2 options - the yubu tart tasting for $75 and the chef studio for $135. Very affordable for the quality. We went with the chef studio. I really enjoyed a few of them in particular: - Salmon with everything bagel: I love salmon lox bagels and this was like an elevated bite of smoked salmon with the everything but bagel seasoning on the outside of the salmon - Eel with spicy pork BBQ: wow oh wow if you love spicy pork Korean bbq flavors, this was eel with the same flavors. I've never seen this done like this before - Lobster with Kombu: one of the best of the set menu. The lobster was sweet and tender, a buttery flavor. I was in love!! My friend who came with me usually doesn't eat raw fish and sushi, but she was willing to check it out and just fell in love! The only dish that wasn't a favorite was the duck with the pickled kimchee. It was overly pickled sour like a pickle from a jar rather than kimchee. We gave the chef feedback and he was very receptive. Overall, the meal for the price was totally worth it and memorable. Some dishes as I mentioned were super incredible. It was a unique experience and we would come back hands down!!! The ambiance is in an upscale food court vibe. However, this is more like an omakase counter with the chef coming and explaining each dish. And, two tables for larger parties on the side. I didn't even notice it was in a food court. It was intimate and quiet. Not noisy.

heaven is place called ddobar. went last night for the second time - this round for a friend's birthday. it never disappoints. come for the exquisite meal at an actually incredibly deal and stay for the friendliest owner and staff. i've never left with an empty stomach, only ever with overloaded taste buds. it's in the most random, nondescript food court off the west side highway and delivers more than you can imagine. run, don't walk!

Love, love, love Ddo Bar in the Olly Olly Market. We've come for lunch 3x and have loved it each time. The service is great and accommodating for the folks who have some food aversions or allergies. Can't wait to return!

Ddobar was one of my favorite new restaurant experiences in 2023. For a very affordable $75 Chef Studio Menu, you receive 13 courses w/ a couple of supplements if you so choose. And an added bonus to this dining experience is the ability to interact with the chefs. You're seated at the counter surrounding the small open kitchen and can chat w/ the chefs, which I really liked. A majority of the courses are Yubutarts (fried tofu pockets w/ rice and unique topping combinations), so keep that in mind if you have a soy allergy this is certainly not a restaurant for you. I'm sure the menu is seasonal and may change but some of my favorites were the: salmon, duck pastrami and braised pork belly. I also really liked the butter poached lobster. We ordered the galbi ($15 supplement) which we really liked - tender (on the rarer side which we prefer) and delicious with the jang. Overall, it was a fun, delicious dining experience that felt unpretentious and upscale at the same time. It doesn't break the bank either. I'd return!

I love it when chefs get creative!! Ddo Bar has an entire tasting menu dedicated to yubu chobap (or inari sushi). The bites have layers of fish, tasty sauces, and yummy yubu wrapped rice. The perfect sweet and savory balance There are two options with the more expensive one offering extra bites & fancier ingredients. Our choice had a total of 13 courses and portions felt just right. yubu tart tasting $75* 처음 경험해보는 유부초밥 테이스팅 메뉴!! 상상도 못했던 조합인데 너무 잘어울린다. 역시 단짠은 진리 가격대도 좋고 퀄리티도 좋고 무엇보다 맛있다. 어렵지 않게 맛있달까...? 푸드코트에 있었어 캐주얼한 분위기가 단점이자 장점인듯.

Located inside the food hall in Chelsea, DDOBAR provides a very casual prefix meal experience. The $75 prefix menu came with 13 bites to try and I felt satiated after the meal. There isn't much of a waitstaff here as they leave a container of water for you at your seat.

Very nice place Try it out Great drinks and good food ! Very good service. Don't miss it out

I LOVE this place! Everything is so unique and delicious and they do such an amazing job pairing together combinations of food that I would have never imagined. The chefs are amazing and kind and hospitable. This is my favorite place to take people who are visiting NYC & want a true NYC experience. I feel so lucky to have found this restaurant and will be back over and over and over again!

We did the Chef's Tasting Menu at Ddobar. It was so delicious and each piece was stunning- really a piece of art! It was in the pricey side ($135 pp) for the setting but they really used fresh ingredients. It was nice that the chef would check in and made small talk. One of the issues was the time between courses. We sat down at 8pm and we didn't leave till 1045/50. We didn't eat beforehand and got really hungry waiting for the next course. Another issue was their listed menus online. I do wish they listed information on the different menus and the different costs since they only list the $75 menu on their website and Resy.

4.2 to be exact. This is a late review. There's only one menu option when we came. We both think their appetizers courses were much stronger than the innovative sushi courses. The strong sweetness from tofu skin overpowered the fish itself that the flavor didn't really come through. Since it's a sushi bar counter seating inside a market, the chef basically did all the serving.

We are a group of 5 people who recently had the dining experience at DDOBAR but were disappointed with the oversight. The Wagyu Taco was supposed to have truffles, but they were missing. I shared this feedback through the restaurant website but never received a response, which felt dismissive. Acknowledging customer feedback would go a long way in enhancing the overall experience. I hope they take this into consideration for the future.

This was one of the most surprisingly wonderful meals! The Food Excellent - The Service Excellent Ambience Funky unexpected but fun! My daughter found this newer Omakase only restaurants (sort of a nice food counter in the Olly Olly market Arts building on way W 26th St in Chelsea. After finding the place (they need better signage) we sat down to a great Chef's tasting. This is Omakase only - 2 choices one for $75 one for $135. Small menu differences. We had the $135 one. It was a good deal of 13 Lovely courses! Sort of Pan Korean Japanese style tastings. Actually many items served were larger then typical omakase servings. Go a bit hungry . The range of flavors + textures hot + cold really worked. At one point I thought I needed something warm alas it came out! 2 of the items just didnt for me but out of 13 thats OK! Neither were bad. The counter service was lovely. The chef came to ask how we were doing. We were asked how the pace of the courses were + if we wanted to slow down. Theres also a nice wine list. I found a favorite Sicilian white that I dont see alot of. The single wine glass cost was on the high side. All in all a great evening with great food in an unexpected place. Lots of pics here cant say what some were. All beautifully presented! All the best to these young trendsetter chefs!

Unique and delicious experience at DDOBAR this weekend. Lucky to get seats at this bar seating spot and went with the upgrade from the $75 to the $135 omakase and over 2+ hours enjoyed a really entertaining menu of some delicious bites served by a really attentive team of chefs / servers. There's too much to list, but the highlights were a salmon nigiri with everything bagel spices, a brilliant scallop with roasted corn. risotto with uni (a worth-it up charge) and the honeydew sorbet with fried prosciutto pieces. Plus a lot of really delicious and unique nigiri combinations. So much to like, and really great environment - fun to watch it all come together right in front of you. Definitely a winner.

Solid omakase place! Came here for lunch last month - I made a reservation but there was plenty of availability, so you can probably just walk up. The omakase cost $75 per person with the option to add some items. For example, the galbi add on which one person in my party got is $15 extra. The menu was good but none of the fish pieces blew me away. One of the pieces I was looking forward to the most - salmon - was replaced with something else, despite the menu listing salmon. Some of my favorite items were actually the cacio pepe, scallop, and duck. These dishes actually had really great flavors, such as how the seasoning and chili oil(?) greatly enhanced the taste of the duck. One of the dishes that fell flat was the bass, which was the second dish. The chef even told us that we should feel free to combine the different ingredients on the plate and play with the flavors - I would have preferred for them to construct the perfect bite(s) for me. I've had more memorable omakase elsewhere (possibly because it was lacking my usual favorite pieces), but overall a decent omakase place to try if you're nearby. Location is in an indoor food plaza, so I'd probably try other restaurants if I went back.

Unbelievable food. The omakase was an unforgettable experience. The food was delicious and each dish had so much thought into it--the taste, texture, and finish was amazing. It was truly a culinary journey from start to finish. Service was great. Can't say enough about this place!

I tried out a new food hall in the city called Olly Olly New York. I've been wanting to go here for a bit and overall had a really enjoyable experience. I tried Yubu Tart. Very innovative Korean food. DDOBAR was awarded a Michelin star this year. We got original egg, pork belly, scallops, lobster and a cucumber salad. They are yubu tarts. I've never had anything like this before but I loved every one I tried. Delicious! Overall a really great food hall which I feel like will get even better next year.

The Korean style omakase, very interesting dining experience in the food court. It is a hidden gem in the olly olly market, the chef is from joomak (Michelin star restaurant), and here only cost $75 to try the tasting menu. Definitely worth to come and enjoy the night with cool crews. The omakase not limited in the Japanese and Korea style but also the French fine dinning skill. The ingredients are fresh and delicious, specially the botan ebi (shrimp) even rarer to find in the traditional omakase place. Will come back for spring menu.

DDOBAR is located in the new olly olly market and is open all day, but I went for the omakase. Every bite I took here was delicious. The courses were timed perfectly even when I started getting really full and slowing down, which is just one of the benefits of having the chefs cooking everything right in front of you. Loved the counter set up for that. Shout out to the diversity of the kitchen staff, too. Speaking of the chefs, I forgot to ask his name but the chef/owner was extremely friendly and you could tell he was super proud of his food--and for good reason. It tasted great, it was inventive, it was fun, and I cannot believe the value. 13 courses of quality ingredients for $70 and a 15 dollar caviar supplement? I mean come on. I suggest you run here because unfortunately I have a feeling that there's no way a deal that good can last forever lols. My blanc de blancs was a perfect pairing for this meal--dry and bubbly to wash everything down. Will definitely be back with friends who are sometimes reluctant to drop tons of money on tasting menus with me!

My co-worker raved about this being her favorite omakase in the city, so we came for her birthday dinner. I felt like there were a lot of things that Ddobar didn't do that well that other similarly priced omakase spots nail. Firstly, their timing is really off. Sometimes we waited for a quite a while for the next round. They also completely forgot our spoons for dessert and we were just sitting there and looking around trying to flag someone down. Finally, someone in my party had to go up and ask a chef for our spoons. I also thought they would do a little more for our friend who was celebrating a birthday, but they just stuck a candle onto the dessert and called it a day. A lot of my co-workers and I were puzzled at some of the pieces and the flavors, so it definitely isn't one of my most favorite omakases in the city. It's decently affordable and the fish quality is really good, but I probably won't be coming back.

The experience was great. Just as the comments say even though it's inside a food hall, if you go after closing hours you have the place for yourselves. It no longer feels like you are in the food hall. Things get quiet and you can enjoy the company. Delicious food, the service was impeccable. You were told what you were going to have, asked for allergies, recommended wine and sake. While everything was delicious I was a sucker for the ice cream! I asked for seconds! Do go and enjoy it, both prices are worth it.

One of my new favorite places to go to now! Phenomenal service, and phenomenal food! Amazing wine menu, each course was tantalizing and delicious. Will return with lots of friends! The ambience was perfect.

Absolutely incredible meal at Ddobar! I was very impressed, everything was so creative and downright delicious. Almost feels like it is slightly under priced for the experience. Highlights include the Galbi add on, which is those gorgeous tender beef and the salmon piece was lovely. I look forward to seeing if they change the menu seasonally. I can feel a Michelin star in their future! As for the location, it's kind of super far out west, so difficult to get to, but the olly olly market is cute and feels like a fancy food market. Nice big space!

Good, but did not blow my mind. The seafood was fresh, and there were some unique touches, but overall a pretty ordinary meal relying on the freshness of the seafood. 1. Cacio e Pepe (Egg Yolk, Parmesan Cheese) 2. Fluke (Grape, Tomatillo) 3. Scallop (Honey Nut Squash, Persimmon) 4. Hiramasa (Yuzu Creme, Golden Osetra Caviar) 5. Botan Ebi (Egg, Ikura) 6. Salmon (Everything Bagel, Horseradish) 7. Lobster (Lobster Butter, Nori Sabayon) 8. Bluefin Tuna Tataki (Hokkaido Uni +15) 9. Duck Pastrami (Duck Rillette, Pickled Pear) 10. Beef Short Rib (Daikon Radish, Crispy Leek) 11. Earl Grey (Fleur de Sel) $75