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Address: 2100 P St NW, Washington, DC 20037
Phone: (202) 450-1085
Website: https://onggidc.com/
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Reviews
S Lee
Jan 2026: this is a great Korean restaurant in the middle of DuPont Circle. It’s VERY difficult to find a restaurant that offers gluten free Korean food. At this restaurant, most of their food is gluten free!! Is that terrific or what! I thought it was awesome!
Korean cuisine is rice based so if you use gluten free soy sauce (or tamari) and gluten free miso (fermented soy beans) and gochujang (spicy red paste), the food is gluten free. But it is surprisingly difficult to find a Korean restaurant that will make these changes to make their food gluten free.
It’s really wonderful to have a Korean restaurant where most of the food is gluten free. Our server, Grace, was very friendly and knowledgeable about their menu. I had the galbi, which is marinated beef rib. I cannot remember ever eating galbi at a restaurant after I went gluten free. It was great! Nice flavor. I was just happy to eat galbi and I did not have to cook it. My husband had the grilled mackerel which was also very nice. The cabbage kimchi was a bit odd. I am not used to it being cut up so small. At first, I thought it was marinated namul because it did not look like cabbage kimchi. I thought it sort of tasted like namul also. But I still liked it. The little dishes (banchan) are on the small side, which I don’t mind. I am a small person.
For dessert I had persimmon ice cream. I had persimmon in Korea and I miss it here. It was very good.
I also really like it that the restaurant is not loud. You can really have a conversation. That is rare these days. It is not easy to find a restaurant that is relatively quiet. They play jazz music but not very loudly. It’s cozy and comfortable. The seats against the window are heated, which is great in the winter.
If you are in the neighborhood, this place is definitely worth a visit!!
… moreKorean cuisine is rice based so if you use gluten free soy sauce (or tamari) and gluten free miso (fermented soy beans) and gochujang (spicy red paste), the food is gluten free. But it is surprisingly difficult to find a Korean restaurant that will make these changes to make their food gluten free.
It’s really wonderful to have a Korean restaurant where most of the food is gluten free. Our server, Grace, was very friendly and knowledgeable about their menu. I had the galbi, which is marinated beef rib. I cannot remember ever eating galbi at a restaurant after I went gluten free. It was great! Nice flavor. I was just happy to eat galbi and I did not have to cook it. My husband had the grilled mackerel which was also very nice. The cabbage kimchi was a bit odd. I am not used to it being cut up so small. At first, I thought it was marinated namul because it did not look like cabbage kimchi. I thought it sort of tasted like namul also. But I still liked it. The little dishes (banchan) are on the small side, which I don’t mind. I am a small person.
For dessert I had persimmon ice cream. I had persimmon in Korea and I miss it here. It was very good.
I also really like it that the restaurant is not loud. You can really have a conversation. That is rare these days. It is not easy to find a restaurant that is relatively quiet. They play jazz music but not very loudly. It’s cozy and comfortable. The seats against the window are heated, which is great in the winter.
If you are in the neighborhood, this place is definitely worth a visit!!
Kevin Liao
It was my first time here, and it was one of my most memorable Korean dining experiences. I had the 6-course meal, and everything was absolutely delicious, and the menu was very diverse. While enjoying my meal, I also was enlightened by the history of each dish, as each one plays its own significance in the Joseon dynasty.
Definitely a must try for those really into Korean cuisine!
… moreDefinitely a must try for those really into Korean cuisine!
Fahd Kamil
This place is incredibly classy, and my experience here was unexpectedly unforgettable. The menu is designed around multi-course selections, and each one feels like its own curated journey. I chose a course that fit my preferences, and everything was executed beautifully.
If you’re unsure about the menu, the staff are excellent at explaining items and making recommendations. I’ve tried food at a lot of great restaurants, and I can confidently say the quality here stands out — especially with the gluten-free options I ordered.
The service was fantastic, and the ambiance, décor, and overall atmosphere were absolutely on point. It’s definitely a spot I’d recommend for special occasions.
So hurry up and make a reservation…
… moreIf you’re unsure about the menu, the staff are excellent at explaining items and making recommendations. I’ve tried food at a lot of great restaurants, and I can confidently say the quality here stands out — especially with the gluten-free options I ordered.
The service was fantastic, and the ambiance, décor, and overall atmosphere were absolutely on point. It’s definitely a spot I’d recommend for special occasions.
So hurry up and make a reservation…
JW Lee
As a Korean, I was truly impressed by how authentic and delicious the food was at Onggi. I had the Onggi Jeongsik Set for lunch and the Black Sesame Ice Cream with Yakgwa for dessert.
The kimchi stew in the Jeongsik Set had an excellent balance of flavors — the tofu and meat inside were tender and perfectly seasoned. The side dishes were cooked just right and paired beautifully with the bulgogi and the jeon. The bulgogi itself was incredibly soft and had such a rich, refined taste.
For dessert, the black sesame ice cream came with fresh fruits, which looked beautiful and tasted amazing together — such a perfect combination. The restaurant atmosphere was warm and elegant, and I truly felt cared for.
Thank you so much for such an unforgettable dining experience. I’ll definitely come back again!
… moreThe kimchi stew in the Jeongsik Set had an excellent balance of flavors — the tofu and meat inside were tender and perfectly seasoned. The side dishes were cooked just right and paired beautifully with the bulgogi and the jeon. The bulgogi itself was incredibly soft and had such a rich, refined taste.
For dessert, the black sesame ice cream came with fresh fruits, which looked beautiful and tasted amazing together — such a perfect combination. The restaurant atmosphere was warm and elegant, and I truly felt cared for.
Thank you so much for such an unforgettable dining experience. I’ll definitely come back again!
Kylie Dan
I came here with my partner for an early dinner on Saturday. We had a reservation but arrived a couple hours earlier, and they still seated us right away. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. We ordered a couple dishes a la carte (kimchi jjigae and godungeo) and both were very delicious. For the portion size, the prices are quite expensive. You are paying for the good service and upscale interior. They even had heated seating against the wall. If you can afford it, this place is well worth it!
… moreTaelim Nam
Had the chance to try ONNGI and went with their fixed course menu. Every dish felt rooted in tradition but carried a refreshing, creative twist that kept things exciting. While a couple of plates weren’t perfect, the chef himself came out to chat with us, listened to our feedback, and made thoughtful corrections right away — such a rare and personal touch. The staff, from the chef to the server, made us feel genuinely cared for throughout the evening. It’s the kind of place that leaves you curious for what they’ll create next, and I’m already looking forward to going back.
… moreAlice Park
The food was delicious! Went by yesterday with my friend who got the “experience Korea” pre-fixed HanJeongSik menu, and I ordered a la carte. All the food was delicious – even the abalone, which I usually do not like, but they season and cut it up well.
Pros: If you’re ordering from the “explore Korea” a la carte menu, I highly recommend the samgyeobsal. It’s tender and the meat melts in your mouth, and the plum sauce is delicious. I also quite liked the dak galbi (spicy chicken with rice cakes). If you love pickles and/or kimchi, then I also recommend the jangajji. Speaking of which – I noticed they spelled it wrong on the menu. They have it as 짱이지 (“jjangaji” – but then they misspelled that too and put “jjangajji”), and it’s supposed to be 장아찌 – or “jangajji.” It’s subtle but it’s the difference between “pickled vegetables” and nonsensical words lol. The kimchi they use throughout their dishes is perfectly fermented and tasty.
The vibe is cute inside, with subtle Korean-Asian touches in decor. Seating is a little too close to each other for my taste but it’s fine if you don’t have anything salacious to talk about lol. Some of the tables have a “booth” side where the seat is a bench made up of Himalayan salt blocks, and it’s heated. There’s a seat cushion you can use as a barrier as well.
Cons: service was incredibly slow. For a 6-course menu (technically 7 because we got the add-on), it should not take 2+ hours, and at some point I feel like our server simply forgot about my a la carte dishes. The pacing was all off. We spent SO much time just waiting for our food. Our reservation was at 7:45pm and we didn’t leave until about 10:10pm. At least some check-ins or a heads up about cook times would be appreciated. Waters were also rarely filled as our server almost never came by unless it was to deliver dishes. Not sure why they don’t just leave the carafes at the table, as the cups are pretty small.
I would definitely come back here but perhaps will try at a less busy time, and/or hope we get a different server.
… morePros: If you’re ordering from the “explore Korea” a la carte menu, I highly recommend the samgyeobsal. It’s tender and the meat melts in your mouth, and the plum sauce is delicious. I also quite liked the dak galbi (spicy chicken with rice cakes). If you love pickles and/or kimchi, then I also recommend the jangajji. Speaking of which – I noticed they spelled it wrong on the menu. They have it as 짱이지 (“jjangaji” – but then they misspelled that too and put “jjangajji”), and it’s supposed to be 장아찌 – or “jangajji.” It’s subtle but it’s the difference between “pickled vegetables” and nonsensical words lol. The kimchi they use throughout their dishes is perfectly fermented and tasty.
The vibe is cute inside, with subtle Korean-Asian touches in decor. Seating is a little too close to each other for my taste but it’s fine if you don’t have anything salacious to talk about lol. Some of the tables have a “booth” side where the seat is a bench made up of Himalayan salt blocks, and it’s heated. There’s a seat cushion you can use as a barrier as well.
Cons: service was incredibly slow. For a 6-course menu (technically 7 because we got the add-on), it should not take 2+ hours, and at some point I feel like our server simply forgot about my a la carte dishes. The pacing was all off. We spent SO much time just waiting for our food. Our reservation was at 7:45pm and we didn’t leave until about 10:10pm. At least some check-ins or a heads up about cook times would be appreciated. Waters were also rarely filled as our server almost never came by unless it was to deliver dishes. Not sure why they don’t just leave the carafes at the table, as the cups are pretty small.
I would definitely come back here but perhaps will try at a less busy time, and/or hope we get a different server.
Lakmal “Le Lak”
I enjoyed the vibe inside. Pretty classy and quiet and spacious. Service was amazing and friendly servers. Food presentation was amazing and tase good too.
Suggestion- I would love BIBIBOP served in a dolsot.
… moreSuggestion- I would love BIBIBOP served in a dolsot.
Saminda
Excellent service could not make up for the middling tasting menu, or the desolate atmosphere of this empty but otherwise lovely restaurant.
I dined here on Friday evening with a Korean friend with high hopes, but they were quickly dashed within the first couple of courses of our tasting menu. While there were some highlights, they were far and few in between a growing set of disappointing dishes that were long on presentation but short on flavor or any other distinction.
Sadly, this attempt at high end Korean food fell quite short, and unless there is a serious remedy to menu to inject more compelling dishes with unique flavor, this place will shutter in a few months. It was 8pm on a Friday evening, and there was literally one other pair of guests there while we were. The staff was polite and professional but even they seemed to sense the end was near.
Hope they fix the menu / chef situation, otherwise we would lose a great opportunity to bring high end Korean to DC.
… moreI dined here on Friday evening with a Korean friend with high hopes, but they were quickly dashed within the first couple of courses of our tasting menu. While there were some highlights, they were far and few in between a growing set of disappointing dishes that were long on presentation but short on flavor or any other distinction.
Sadly, this attempt at high end Korean food fell quite short, and unless there is a serious remedy to menu to inject more compelling dishes with unique flavor, this place will shutter in a few months. It was 8pm on a Friday evening, and there was literally one other pair of guests there while we were. The staff was polite and professional but even they seemed to sense the end was near.
Hope they fix the menu / chef situation, otherwise we would lose a great opportunity to bring high end Korean to DC.
Grace H
Food, drinks, and atmosphere were great! Great happy hour prices and decor. Can’t wait to come back. Our server Grace was fantastic.
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