ONGA Korean Restaurant

It’s a crime if you are expecting anything culinary exceptional when you pay $10 for a Korean soul meal served in a hot bowl. I was hesitant to try for several months, and boy I was pleasantly surprised this morning. After devouring the spicy and leek soup during their famous breakfast special, I am proclaiming this is the best recession-proof meal in the town. I was greeted and treated with decent enough hospitality from waitstaff. That was not expected as well because I was paying a Big Mac meal price. Well, now I know what they are capable of and what they are striving for in terms of hospitality, I am so ready to come back during dinner time to fully explore their offering.

This place is soooo goood! The galbi jjim is very flavorful. You get beef, potatoes, onion, rice, and can add cheese for extra. The price is expensive, but it makes sense with how big this portion is. This can probably feed like 5-6 people. They also have a lot of soup options here and they are pretty good as well. It can get crowded during dinner time so I'd recommend making a reservation. Another good thing is that they open 24/7!

Exceeded my expectation! Everything is soooooo good! The meat was just so tender and you can just taste the love in the soup. Absolutely obsessed! Amazing hospitality as well :)

Spacious and brightly lit space that’s serving up good eats 24 HOURS. Portions were huge, they gave generous amounts of meat in both soups: 1. Beef soup came with tender slices of beef, and noodles (you season your own broth with the salt, pepper and scallion garnish! Light and soothing broth) 12. Spicy beef & leek soup reminded me of a birria consome it was very hearty and ended up taking half of it to go because it was so filling Banchan was seasoned nicely, I thoroughly enjoyed the crunch of the radish and how balanced the onion and jalapeños were. Also I saw the table next to us get a cheese flamed beef dish - looked absolutely massive could easily feed 4 people. Looking forward to coming back to try more, they have a NYC location coming soon as well!

Had early breakfast here not a long time after it was open. The price was decent, and the food was great compared to the price. There were lots of older people at that time, which was interesting. I think I would visit here more often, as the owner(s) seems nice.

Ordered their Prime braised beef rib, Galbijjim, (온가 갈비찜), little spicy, it comes with great portions of beef, with potato, and rice cake, the meat is tender but cooked just right enough to fall off the bone, and the flavor was insanely good, garlicky, sweet, gentle spiciness. We added cheese on top, the server came and melted with a torch, the smell was just incredible. Not to mention their side dishes, (banchan, 반찬) like kimchi, radish, onion and jalapeño, were REALLY GOOD! As well as their purple rice, I personally love it too, goes well with everything! Great for 2-4 people portion!

Got the regular beef soup with extra meat. It was the best thing when it's late at night and you are craving for something healthy and warm. It's not salty nor oily so it's perfect for late night.

The newest torched 갈비찜 (Galbijjim) in Fort Lee! They just opened a couple of weeks ago, and you NEED to check them out. Everything we ordered was so delicious. Check out their $9.99 breakfast menu served from 6am-10:30am. Thank you to Daniel and staff for an incredible experience! Can’t wait to stop by again soon!

Exceeded my expectation! Everything is soooooo good! The meat was just so tender and you can just taste the love in the soup. Absolutely obsessed! Amazing hospitality as well :)

Pretty decent spot for good korean style ribs (galbi jjim). We walked in for a weekend dinner and our group was seated right away. Service was friendly and as you'd expect from similar restaurants. Food was good - we got the galbi jjim and oxtail soup (sullung tang). My one issue was that we ordered mild/not spicy and holy moly it was so spicy. Not sure if that's usual or if my spice tolerance went way down but just something to note. Ambiance is as you'd expect from similar restaurants in the area. I'd say it's worth a shot for pretty good korea style ribs.

Food: So good but order mild not spicy on Braised Kal-Bi(beef rib service: food serve quick, without much words. Ambiance: Cafeteria like but who cares as long as foods are excellent!! Recommend to my friends and family

Overall it more more like 3.5 stars. It's good enough to go back for lunch. And they do give you decent amount of meats/contents compared to other places (4 stars). The soup base was OK (3 stars). It didn't taste like it was boiled for long period or anything special. I was with 3 other people and had similar 3~4 star rating for their dishes. FYI, the dishes/ratings among the group were ox knee soup (3), beef brisket ox bone soup (4), spicy honeycomb & beef soup (3.5), and spicy beef and leek soup (3.5). I couldn't do 4 stars because the kimchi is the most important side dishes at a soup place. Needed a bit more fermentation. Also, even though you can ask for more, its cumbersome to keep asking when there is a small dish of it for 4 people. Place was nice and clean, staff were friendly, and it is open 24/7. Maybe I will give it another go for that additional star.

I keep going back and forth from 3-4 stars but I ended up going with 3 because some dishes lacked depth in flavor and there are so many other comparable restaurants. The galbijim is clearly the star dish here and I highly recommend getting no spice or mild because even the mild was spicy. They have rice cakes and potato already in the dish which was a plus. The amount of meat justified the price and the meat was tender and enough for 4 people. We tried the ox tail soup, special beef rib soup, beef short rib soup, and dumpling and rice cake soup. As far as the soup base, it does not taste very rich/flavorful. The special beef rib was the most tasty out of them all. I was happy with the portion sizes and they do give a generous amount of meat. Meat inside the soups were tender. I was however disappointed in their radish kimchi and regular kimchi as a korean restaurant who serves a lot of soup based dishes with rice. Both needed more time to ferment. Overall decent place for korean food but the price tag is pretty hefty.

I really enjoyed the Galbijjim. I definitely recommend ordering that specialty dish. I ordered it "regular" spicy and that was great level. It's enough to feed 4 people (2-3 people if it's all guys). You can really tell this is a local Korean spot when it's successful and busy in this plaza location. This area is not on the main food strip yet it's packed on a Saturday night. I've heard good things from other Korean folks too so it has the seal of approval. Additionally, I've only also tried the ox bone soup and it's perfect when you add a bit of salt. The salt is in an open bowl so it's not the most sanitary option. That would be my only critique.

Onga is in the middle of nowhere, but they seem to be open 24 hours which is great since most restaurants close before 10pm most days. I only came here for the short rib pot, which is absolutely worth it and amazing. It's big enough to feed 3-4 people easily and all the meat falls off the bone, everything is just bathing in that magical sauce (cheese is extra). If it was less out of the way I'd almost go every week if I lived in NJ. This dish and spot are a must try!

$9.99 breakfast deal is unbeatable! The food is balanced, delicious, and served quickly. The (ox knee) soup is rich with beefy broth flavor and will warm everything inside of you. I love that you salt your soup to taste which allows for some personalization. You honestly don't even have to add salt, the broth is already flavorful enough! Their side dishes are also very yummy and pair wonderfully with the soul warming soup.

Their galbijjim is a must-try! Huge portion with plenty of tender meat--add cheese for an extra delicious twist!

Came here with a few friends to try out their soups and I've got to say their prime rib soup was delicious! Full of flavor and rich in their broth.

Superrrrrb excited to have a new restaurant in the area and they're now part of my top list! They opened just a month ago but you already see this place with so many people. Tried the galbitang and galbijim and they were both so so delicious, and flavored just right!

Everything was fantastic. The food is phenomenal, the service was very nice and the servers were attentive. It's a new restaurant. I hope they succeed in the business. (I didn't want to reduce a star but I hope they can clean the bathroom better). We'll be back to try other items from the menu.

If you're looking for an authentic Korean food specializing in "tang" soups, then look no further! I ordered Ox Bone Soup (설렁탕) and my friend ordered Spicy honeycomb tripe & beef soup (온가 양곱창 얼큰 국밥), and both were excellent and satisfying! ONGA will be my regular spot for lunch!

My group and I decided to stop by here since it was open 24/7. We were driving back from a ski trip and I was reminiscing this galbitang that I had in Seoul 2 months prior and how amazing that would earn me up. ONGA's galbitang tasted exactly like the one I had in Korea. The broth was clear and rich (no salt was needed) and the meat quality looked really good - tasted great and the marbling was exquisite. The crown jewel that my group ordered for the table is the massive galbijjim that was topped and torched with cheese. The marinated was so juicy and coated the galbi so well and the little potato bites melted in your mouth. I hope this place stays open as late as they can because every time I'm driving back to NYC at night I might stop here. Only note that I have is that the soup spoons are not as deep so I'm not slurping as much soup as I would like - but that's the only slight that I have with this place.

This place is legit awesome. Super authentic soups and stews with some star items like the galbijim that's great for groups. The staff is super nice and banchan was great too. So glad they opened

The food is delicious but the service is SUPERB! You would expect the servers to be tired at midnight, but Alex and Ted were so attentive and provided some of the best customer service we've ever experienced. Come for the food and stay for the good vibes

New Authentic Korean Cuisine Opened in Fort Lee, New Jersey area，everything was REALLY EXCEPTIONAL. The chef is from LA. When I looked at the menu, I realized that everything on the menu is SUPER AUTHENTIC. It took my memory back to the Korea. Now, let's talk about the most famous/signature dishes. You really need to check out their Galbijjim ‼ Large portion with valuable price. The beef ribs were flavorful and tender. ADD CHEESE ‼ It was incredibly delicious and perfectly presented. "Prime braised beef ribs, Galbijjim"

Don't be fooled by the simplicity. Taste is king . Had an amazing experience with the grandparents!

24 hours of heaven! The best dduk mandu gguk I've ever had. Will be back tomorrow night before I fly back to California.

24hrs? This place is awesome. Great food, good service. As far as ambiance it's a standard Korean restaurant. The kalbi tang is my favorite. The sul lung tang is great. Love this place.

Very delicious all kind of korean soups menus. Especially in the morning they have special breakfast menus which prices down compare regular menus.

I was craving for some Korean food. I decided to try this new place and boy I'm glad I did.. it was very clean, super friendly service and most of all .. foods were fantastic.. I ordered Galbi Jim and it was one of the best Korean foods I had in awhile.. I definitely will be back and try other dishes..

We got the galbijjim and it was amazing. The staff is very kind and service is snappy would recommend!

Great new Korean restaurant in town!!! Highly recommend trying the kalbi jjim or gop chang!! They also have so many good soups to pick from!!! So good, I went back multiple times already ... the service and the food are all amazing!!! Also it's BYOB so don't forget to bring your favorite drink (s) !!!

Onga has an amazing Galbi Jim that's rich, tender, and deeply flavorful. The braised short ribs are perfectly marinated, with a savory-sweet balance and a subtle kick from the peppers. The braised short ribs were tender and savory, the back ribs were juicy and succulent, and the oxtail was rich and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The quality of the food was exceptional. Every dish (banchan) was bursting with authentic flavors and carefully prepared to perfection. The food presentation was equally impressive, with each dish looking as good as it tasted. The timing of the meal was spot on, ensuring that each course was served at the optimal temperature and freshness. Very cozy to eat together with family and friends. I highly recommend this place.

New Korean restaurant in fort lee. They have best breakfast price (뉴저지 아침스페셜) and their galbijjim was really great. 좋은 서비스 그리고 맛있는 갈비찜 감사합니다! 뉴저지 설렁탕 맛집 will visit again!

새로 오픈해서 너무 깔끔하고 쾌적한 공간과 음식맛도 깊고 너무 맛있었어요..깍두기랑 부추김치도 맛있고 우거지 갈비탕과 도가니탕에는 고기가 정말 많이 들어있어요...특히 아침 6시부터 아침메뉴가 $9.99에 있어서 아침 드실분들께는 좋겠다는 생각이 들었습니다..

Fantastic Galbijjim, Great Service, best korean restaurant in the area. Food is fast and the ox bone soup is super authentic

Great new place! Price was reasonable, flavor was clean, and their galbi was meaty and tender. Came here for lunch and had special galbi tang and spicy honeycomb tripe and beef. They specialize in Galbijjim, will be sure to come back for dinner for that!

This restaurant just opened. My wife and I were visiting the area and were craving authentic Korean cuisine. This place did not disappoint us! We enjoyed the warm hospitality of the staff. The highlight was the soups! Yum! The soups we shared were the Spicy Brisket and the Spicy Beef and Leek. Highly recommend both of them. I personally loved the Spicy Brisket. We are glad we took the chance on this new restaurant.

We went to Onga for the first time on New Year's Day with my parents for Duk Mandoo Gook (Rice cake and dumpling soup). A Korean tradition. The place was clean and bright. The soup was delicious - albeit with too much broth. The menu was simple and focused. Excellent service - friendly, quick, and efficient. We will go back again to try other items on the menu.

Too expensive!!!!!I went there with a friend for the first time yesterday and the price was too expensive. The quantity is small and the quality is not that great, but the price seems to be more than twice as expensive as other places. Braised ribs for $90. omg. There are a lot of $50 bills out there. I guess I should never go there.