Octo New York

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MICHELIN Guide

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Cuisine

Asian Contemporary, Fusion

• 2026
• 2025

Dinner at Koreatown

on 09 Jun 2026

by Ben Hon

octo.nyc has quietly become one of my favorite spots in Koreatown.

I’ve been back more times than I can count over the years, and every visit reminds me why I keep returning. The food is thoughtful, the atmosphere is relaxed, and the menu does a great job showcasing the unique intersection of Korean and Chinese cuisine through dishes that are both comforting and deeply satisfying.

At $58.95 per person, their tasting menu is one of the best deals in New York City. In a city where tasting menus... More

octo.nyc has quietly become one of my favorite spots in Koreatown.

I’ve been back more times than I can count over the years, and every visit reminds me why I keep returning. The food is thoughtful, the atmosphere is relaxed, and the menu does a great job showcasing the unique intersection of Korean and Chinese cuisine through dishes that are both comforting and deeply satisfying.

At $58.95 per person, their tasting menu is one of the best deals in New York City. In a city where tasting menus seem to get more expensive by the day, it’s refreshing to find a restaurant that’s still delivering a full experience at a price that feels genuinely reasonable.

Most importantly, the food is just really good. This isn’t a place I recommend because it’s affordable. I recommend it because I genuinely enjoy eating here, and the value only makes it that much easier to come back.

If you haven’t been, put it on your list.

Swipe through to see the full tasting menu! Note: Dessert not included.

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Dinner at Koreatown, Manhattan

on 26 Mar 2025

by Ben Hon

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... More

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

#octo #octonyc #koreanchinese #koreanchinesefood #ktwon #koreatown #koreatownnyc #BensBestNYC Less