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Korean · Koreatown · $
Korean · Lower East Side, New York, NY · $
Introducing modern Korean food to LES. Korean food can be fun too. The name 8282 refers to Korea’s country code, +82, and has an additional meaning: The numbers, when read together, translate to a phrase that means “quickly” or “faster.” The phrase signifies a get-it-done attitude. Behind 8282 is a couple who previously ran the restaurant Pado in the East Village. Before operating Pado, Bong Le Jo cooked in the kitchens of Perry St, Dovetail and Kissaki, and Jee Kim launched several fashion and lifestyle brands, and worked as a truffle distributor in Seoul, in partnership with a New York-based company.
“Amazing portions and great flavors, recommend the BBQ pork ribs, Uni Tartare, and cheesey rice cakes. The jjajang scallop dish confuses me a bit in its target but is overall delicious!”
“I've walked past this restaurant so many times and finally made a reservation and I'm glad I did. The service was absolutely wonderful everyone was friendly and when my food was ready who ever was available brought it over and explained the dish so I got to meet everyone and got my food fast. I was sat at the bar which was fun to be able to watch the drinks get made. I got the beet salad, scallops and the shrimp ikura. The beet salad was the best beet salad I ever had and definitely want to return for that, the scallops were so delicious and everything blended well and the shrimp ikura was fresh and a really great amount I left full. The yuzu matcha magic was absolutely magic best cocktail ever. Loved the restaurant and service. 2nd visit was absolutely another 5 star visit. I had to get the beet salad again which was just as delicious as the first time, this time I did the pre fix I got the octopus, the miso cod and the panna cotta and wow everything was perfect the flavors were on point the octopus has a lovely char and the burrata helped balance the spice the miso wow the mushroom sauce and it was tender with the glaze honestly chefs kiss the noodles were refreshing and the panna cotta definitely a favorite. Service at the bar was absolutely wonderful friendly fast the drinks were on point and I was even given a lovely lime shot. Definitely my favorite spot and can't wait to go back and try the other items.”
“Great spot! My fiancé booked a reservation for 8282 for Valentine’s Day and it was very nice. We got the Valentine’s special menu as well as two regular menu items. My fiancé and I’s favorite was definitely the beef steak tartare as well as the cheesy tteok-bokki. The flavors were great and the service was excellent. Would definitely come back here to try their other tartares! (The white chocolate matcha pudding was also really good!)”
“Absolutely amazing Korean food—every dish was on point and full of flavor. The customer service was exceptional: attentive, friendly, and professional. The vibe and mood are perfect—stylish, lively, and great for drinks as well. Ideal spot for both dinner and a night out. Highly recommend.”
“This modern Korean spot in LES is truly a gem, and I absolutely loved it. The interior is cozy but tables are a bit small, so I recommend reservations if you are come with a group. Service was absolutely stellar—they were so kind to talk to, attentive, and patient. We got their chestnut makgeoli to drink and for food we got their: grilled octopus, ebi ikura uni tartare, clam sujaebi, scallop jjajjang boribap, 8282 steak, and yuzu panna cotta. Everything was phenomenal. Their chestnut makgeoli was creamy and a delightful pair to the meal. Their grilled octopus was probably the favorite of the night as it was flavorful, amazing texture, and had great sauces. The ebi ikura uni tartare was also good and came with seaweed, but there was nothing super crazy/different about it (compared to other restaurants). I also loved the broth for the clam sujaebi but I felt like this leaned on the more modern side—the sujaebi was a bit different than traditionally, and the broth was also more seafood forward. The scallop jjajjangboribap was good but I wish the jjajjang sauce was a bit stronger/more saucey. And, the steak was amazing. The yuzu matcha panna cotta was the perfect way to wrap up the meal, and by the end of this I was stuffed. Absolutely loved this dinner and I highly recommend.”
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