Okdongsik Seogyo
Korean restaurant · Seongsan-dong ·
Seoul institution serving celebrated pork broth and kimchi dumplings
Seoul institution serving celebrated pork broth and kimchi dumplings
"Okdongsik has defined its own refined take on dwaeji gukbap, offering a light, clean broth reminiscent of gomtang. Made from the ham and foreleg of native Korean black pigs raised on Jirisan Mountain, the broth is subtle yet elegant in flavor. Using the toryeom method—repeatedly pouring hot broth over the rice—each grain comes alive, enhancing the dish's depth. Paper-thin slices of pork complement the house dipping sauce beautifully. Paired with delicately crafted kimchi dumplings, it’s a comforting and elevated experience. With just 10 seats and only 100 bowls served daily, Okdongsik is quietly exceptional." - Michelin Inspector
"I was super psyched to get seats at the popular Okdongsik, the sensational slip of a restaurant (in collaboration with Hand Hospitality) like the one in Seoul with the same name. It’s genius and I’m not sure how it stays open, with so few seats and such reasonable prices, but I’m grateful it’s there. The menu features basically two dishes: a rich and satisfying pork broth with rice on the bottom, dweji gomtang ($18), and the very filling kimchi mandoo ($12) stuffed with tofu and pork. Served with barley tea in this case, both were fantastic." - Eater Staff
"If you weren’t one of the lucky few who got tickets to BLACKPINK’s NYC show last summer (they sold out within a few minutes), you can drown your sorrows in a bowl of soup from this year’s second most exciting visit by way of Korea. Seoul-based restaurant Okdongsik is in NYC until April 2023 in a collaboration with HAND hospitality (Atomix, Her Name Is Han). They specialize in pork gomtang served gukbap-style, and their version is a particularly delicate soup with a light, clear broth and super thin pieces of pork. The 10-seat Koreatown pop-up only serves this one soup, and it's the perfect pitstop this rainy season." - Neha Talreja
"An imported Seoul institution brought to the city for its distinctive dishes, particularly a celebrated pork broth that has helped broaden local palates for authentic Korean flavors." - The Editors
