A true hidden gem and easily one of the most underrated spots in the city — @octo.nyc.

Ever since @jiho_kim_pastry introduced me to Octo in late 2023, it’s been my go-to for bringing chefs, out-of-town friends, and anyone who loves bold, flavor-packed Korean-Chinese food.

Chef Leon has crafted a menu full of standouts—dishes that have become instant staples—while still pushing boundaries with new creations inspired by his upbringing in South Korea.

If you haven’t been, this spot needs to be on your list. My must-orders: truffle steak jjangmyeon, Peking duck (regular or black truffle), cucumber radish salad, crispy shrimp sandwich, and glazed orange king prawns. Every dish is a hit!

Swipe to see more from my past visits—so much deliciousness!

1. Highlight reel
2. Truffle Steak Jajangmyeon - Prime beef tenderloin, truffle, egg, pork, onion, bean paste sauce, noodle
3. Truffle Steak Jajangmyeon
4. Crispy shrimp mini sandwich
5. Ducks
6. Peking Duck (whole)
7. Peking Duck Black Truffle (preorder 2 days in advance recommended)
8. Jellyfish salad
9. Cucumber radish salad
10. Octo Truffle Siu Mai - soft-boiled quail egg, pork, prawn, black truffle
11. Seoul Style Beef Soup - short-rib, tendon, cabbage, choy sum, mushroom, noodle
12. Seafood Fried Rice
13. Glazed Orange King Prawns - dried orange, crispy garlic, kale, chili, Chinese yellow wine
14. Mapo Tofu
15. Spicy Poached Dumpling - pork, celery, peanut, black vinegar & spicy sauce
16. Jjamppong - sea scallops, shrimp, squid, webfoot octopus, cabbage, chive
17. Choy Sum - oyster garlic sauce
18. Cumin Pork Back Ribs - crispy garlic, chili pepper
19. Fish of the Day (I don’t remember what this was, but it was delicious)
20. Tangsuyuk - crispy pork, blueberry, dragon fruit, sweet & sour sauce

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