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OIJI

4.7
4.7
827 Reviews
$31 to $50
Korean
We are a Korean restaurant located in East Village serving small shareable plates. Come and enjoy our refined Korean cuisine with traditional flavors.

The dining area is a total of 38 seats including the Bar, Communal Table, and Banquette Tables. Based on availability, reservations may be booked at the Communal Table.

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Korean

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (646) 767-9050

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Brian Kim/TK Ku

  • Neighborhood

    East Village

  • Cross street

    1st ave (btw 7th and 8th Street)

  • Parking details

    None

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 827 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7
4.7 based on all time ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. PhilH

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    this place never fails, it's the kinda place where you always think, was it that good? And to be clear, it is!
  2. Sk1111

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Solid food, left feeling full but not heavy. This is the first time I’ve had upscale Korean cuisine, and it was a pleasant experience. I would be open to returning!
  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Over price .
  4. Nytitan

    New York Area

    142 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    142 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great as usual. The drinks are amazing and every item was excellent. Dessert is a must try
  5. NoelleO

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food. Amazing service and drinks. Everything was amazing.
  6. summerlawn

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    There were four of us at dinner on a rainy Saturday night and we were very glad to be in one of the outdoor dining cubicles - warm, cozy, and quiet. Service was extremely warm and efficient, our only complaint being that we felt (as we always do) that we were being urged to order too many dishes (two per person). We are not dainty eaters, but enough is enough. What we did have we thoroughly enjoyed - drinks to start, then a bottle of the Ott Riesling, which we love, with the tiger shrimp, the oxtail, the ssam with extra wraps, the mushroom salad (always my favorite, so ordered two) and the fried cauliflower. Everything was, as always, perfectly prepared.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you are in New York highly recommend 👍💯
  8. toni

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place! Excellent food, great team, perfect outdoor COVID-safe eating area.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing meal!!!
  10. HuimengY

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful! I love octopus and oiji bowl and lobster
  11. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing food and service, chilled chili lobster the group favorite but everything is delicious.
  12. AlanT

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food here was really good. I had the Shiso Fancy cocktail (which was very delicious). Food we had the foie Gras, Cauliflower, Chili Lobster, Oxtail and the Ssam Platter. Surprisingly the Cauliflower stood out a lot to me. But everything else tasted super good. Ssam Platter is a must to fill you up haha, the plating can be very tiny. We ended with the honey butter icecream and it was soooooo good. Warm honey butter chips on top of vanilla ice cream. Perfect combo of sweet/salty and cold/hot. The waiters were super attentive and provided an amazing experience. The food was expensive but I think it’s worth going for special occasions or when you feel especially indulgent.
  13. Resposado

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing restaurant! Recommend the wagyu it’s an experience
  14. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Service is absolutely awesome. And food is creative that Un
  15. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    I have been to OIJI twice. I sat inside for the first time, the restaurant is very small and crowded, the food was ok. The second time I chose outside diner, and everything was not very ok, the food and the service. Anyway, I recommend first try on.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delicious and service was remarkable.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Tasty but very salty
  18. imzy

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    when i had the first bite of cauliflower... wow it deserves a star!
  19. VTLee

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Outstanding service, outstanding food. We have been here many times, and it never disappoints.
  20. NabiJung

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very vibey Korean fusion restaurant that’s fun for small groups. We found them through TikTok, and there is definitely a “show” element to most of their dishes (esp. the wagyu special they had that day which they rendered with a torch). IMO I think that’s 30% of the deal, because while the taste was good and worth it didn’t wow us. Between our table was a plexiglass divider that had these weird feet, and since it was really dark my friend tripped over it. I also bumped into it when I sat down. If I was the owner I would change them out for maybe ceiling hung ones since seating is tight and I can see them as being a hazard to others.
  21. N122345park

    New York Area

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing share plates !
  22. Allison

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went there for a friend's bday. Was great food and attentive service. Really enjoyed it!
  23. LisaT

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was superb - this restaurant is now in my top 5 ever!
  24. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional
  25. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible. We recommend the uni bowl, the bone marrow, the lobster ramen. Cocktails also top notch.
  26. AndrewR

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great interesting food and very tasty. Memorable meal!
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I think the food in this restaurant is very innovative and every dish surprises me. Overall this is a restaurant worth trying.
  28. WillZ

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2022

    overall1food1service4ambience1
    Fire the chef please, the food is terrible and overpriced
  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Salty , expensive but small portions
  30. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great place
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The ambiance and service of this restaurant contributes to my 4/5 rating. the staff are very friendly polite and accommodating. Very attentive to small details and answered questions and asked questions appropriately. The cocktails were delicious and expertly crafted. The presentation of the food was beautiful. The overall price however was a little steep for the meals given although portion size was not an issue as we could not finish our meal!
  32. MRed

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant was fairly packed considering it was a cold Sunday evening. The food was on point and their cocktails were spectacular! The mushroom salad was surprisingly delicious (was not expecting a side mushroom dish to be so amazing) and their baby octopus has reset the bar for what I compare all other octopus dishes to. Took the server's recommendation and rounded out the meal with the ssam menu item and it did not disappoint! The only disappointment was my full belly because I wanted to try so many other tasty items but will be returning for sure!
  33. BBBB

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Restaurant was extremely cold and every time the door opened we would have to bundle up. Kept my winter coat on the entire meal due to the temperature.
  34. lesliek

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    the food is amazing and our server Maxine, was so nice, polished and really knew the menu.
  35. Jane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food! I was with a party of 4 and we sat outside in a private cabin during a blizzard and we were able to remove our coats which was amazing! Each dish was great, small portions but easy to split everything.
  36. SueK522

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The staff was all very nice. Over all food was very good and my favorite was definitely the oxtail. The favor of the stew and everything all goes so well together it was delicious. Would definitely come back again one day.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    delicious love it will come again
  38. ThSB

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Had never been before and honestly picked it mostly because they have a good outdoor setup for the winter and I like Korean food. It vastly exceeded my expectations. The food was absolutely delicious- from the foie, to the fried cauliflowers that were a revelation, to the Sam platter, every dish was so tasty and well executed. I’m very tired of overpriced places that do not deliver on the food but this place delivers! If you like good food this is a good place.
  39. HudsonGramercy

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    OIJI is a gem in every single category *and* has the best dessert in NYC.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Overall great experience. Would easily go back.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors

FAQs

OIJI is rated 4.7 stars by 827 OpenTable diners.

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable reservation network.

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Google Map for OIJI

119 1st Ave., New York, NY 10003

Additional information

  • Cross street

    1st ave (btw 7th and 8th Street)

  • Neighborhood

    East Village

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Korean

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    None

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Brian Kim/TK Ku

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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