Nowon East Village
Korean · East Village · $$
4.4(837)
Korean · East Village, New York, NY · $$
Bringing you a vibrant, authentic Korean dining experience reinterpreted through Chef Changki's Odre, located in the heart of East Village. "Odre" means "welcome / come on in" in Korean dialect. Chef Changki and the team at Odre welcome you to come and enjoy our carefully curated prix fixe menu.
“Odre is a really nice Korean restaurant that I feel is still a bit under the radar. It does not seem as widely known as some of the other upscale Korean restaurants in the city, but I actually think that makes it a good place to check out, especially if other popular spots are fully booked and you still want somewhere nice, polished, and thoughtfully done. The atmosphere felt sophisticated without being too intimidating or overly formal. It is the kind of place that feels elevated, but still comfortable. Price-wise, I also thought it was relatively cost-effective compared to many other upscale Korean restaurants, especially considering the quality of the food and the overall dining experience. The welcome snacks were okay. To be honest, I did not fully understand the concept or the flavors behind them, but they were interesting enough as a starting point. The spring noodles were good, and the seasonal fish gui was also well prepared. My favorite dish was definitely the bibimbap. It was so delicious and memorable, and I would come back for that alone. The only disappointing part was that we let them know it was one of our friends’ birthdays, but nothing was done or acknowledged during the meal. Of course, I do not expect restaurants to always provide something complimentary, but even a small gesture or verbal acknowledgment would have made the experience feel more special. Overall, I would recommend Odre if you want to try a nice, upscale Korean restaurant at a more affordable price point. It is not as hyped as some other places, but the food was good, the space felt refined, and it is definitely worth checking out.”
“I came here on a seasonably cool and dry Mother’s Day for dinner at 7pm with two others. We made the reservation about 10 days in advance. It seemed like all of the tables were full so I’d recommend a reservation in advance. The restaurant decor is modern, clean, simple, and slightly elevated. I think the decor matches nicely with the vibes of the cuisine as well. The restaurant is not large but it also does not feel cramped. The menu is Prix-fixe and I’m pretty sure that is the only option with the exception of add-ons. As There is not a separate vegetarian or dietary menu. The menu is also seasonal and obviously changes frequently. We had the Spring 2026 menu. As of the date of this review the menu with no add-on is $52 per person which I thought was reasonable given the quality of the cuisine, amount of food, as well as the restaurant having a Michelin bib recommendation. Everything I ate on the menu was at least good and a few things were amazing. I thought the kimchi pie and the raw scallop salad were exceptional. The food is not typical food you’d find in Korea but rather elevated Korean inspired and themed. All of the staff at the restaurant were lovely, attentive, and professional. All the people working at the restaurant seemed happy to be there and wanted everyone to have a great experience. The pacing of the courses was also perfect. Our meal lasted about 90 minutes plus 15 minutes we had to wait four table to clear. While we waited, we were welcomed to empty seats at the bar and offered complimentary beverages. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and would love to go back with every new seasonal menu. I also would recommend and want to go with anyone I knew dining here.”
“the prix-fixe menu was such a good deal!! there 4 courses and you get very different flavor throughout each course, i so so enjoyed it. i think the bibimbap with oysters at the end with the warm soup was a very filling, warm ending to the whole experience. staffs were the cutest too!!”
“Great price/deal. Lots of food. We got one of each with our party of 3. Too much food even with prix fixe menu. Was good tasting but some dishes especially first round wasnt a huge fan of. I really only liked the main course and the last rice bowl dish. So there were a lot of hits and misses. I like the atmosphere of the place and service was good/nice but probably wont go back. Something was missing from the taste or quality even though it looked good, not sure what though.”
“Lovely staff but the food was so disappointing. I walked in with 0 expectations and left feeling extremely hungry and dehydrated. So many things were extremely salty and the portions are like bird food. We did the pre-fix menu and only dish I enjoyed was the strawberry scallop starter. The texture and flavor of everything else was just off. The kimchi pizza and galbi just tasted kind of mushy, like something you threw together at home in the microwave. The seafood noodle was very bland, but the bibimbap was the most disappointing. Spicy yet lacked flavor, and the soup they served on the side of it was pure salt. I could only drink two sips of it. While the staff is very kind and the atmosphere is great, the pre-fix menu items are simply not worth the price. You can find better, more authentic flavors elsewhere.”
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