Osamil

“this is one of my favorite spots in NYC. Every time my husband and I visit from Los Angeles, we make sure to go here. The chicken is amazing, everyone orders it. The cocktails are so creative and fun (we love the one with the sour gummy). And the best dish is the BURGER. Also make sure to get the sweet potato fries, they’re addictive.”

“Osamil was an incredible experience from start to finish. The atmosphere is stylish and energetic without being overwhelming perfect for a night out. The food absolutely delivered. The squid fries were crispy and addictive, the short rib was rich and perfectly cooked, and the tteokbokki had just the right balance of spice and flavor. The standout for me was the uni fresh, buttery, and unforgettable. Everything felt thoughtfully done, and I’ll definitely be coming back.”

“Speakeasy a trend. One of the better ones. Namesake 531 cute. No prohibition here. Narrow stairs up, reminiscent of soju house, third floor... nice decor. Silk wallpaper, mirror frames, silhouettes curtains, darkly-lit, individual lighting. Wall of antics, LP, typewriter, etc. We had a bottle of white wine, only option in the menu, Flowers. Very short selection likely intentional. Perhaps good strategy to bias cocktails. Similarly saw bottles of Buffalo Trace. But, when asked, not in the menu despite extensive in Scotch, even Japanese. Cocktails, we tried several. Carrot concoction very well made. Negroni and old fashioned too. Oyster only kumamoto not bad. Sweet potato fries, opposite of shoestring version, nicely done. Delish. Service bit perky. Guests at times may, but servers, no need to be overly assertive. No reservation, so only couple hours. But, asked to leave although several other tables available. No problem. We wrapped up. There are plenty other watering holes in this city that never sleeps.”

“The service was phenomenal, our server was attentive and incredibly polite. Overall, most of the food was fresh and flavorful, though on the pricey side. Nearly everything we ordered was enjoyable, with a few notable exceptions. The beef carpaccio missed the mark entirely. Rather than a true carpaccio, it resembled sliced roast beef and a salad was a throwaway because the dressing wasn’t very good- and the dressing makes the salad . While the beef tartare was extremely fresh and delicious, the spicy Korean sauce completely overpowered the meat. Unfortunately, the flavor of the beef was lost, I could have been eating anything and wouldn’t have known it was beef. The cured shrimp was solid, but the uni tasted like it was past its prime, and the quinoa was undetectable. I had expected some crispness for texture, but it fell flat. The squid fries were fried to perfection and very tasty, but the dipping sauce didn’t work for me…and for me, the sauce makes the dish. We also ordered two dozen Kumamoto oysters during happy hour, but they were disappointing. They seemed out of season-dry, lacking liquor, and many were unusually small. I also didn’t enjoy the dipping sauces. Unfortunately, I need some sort of cocktail sauce/horseradish or Mignonette- I prefer it traditional that way. One standout dish of the night was the Johnson Tang. It was my first time trying something like it, and the flavor was exceptional. The depth and complexity were hard to describe, and I was genuinely, pleasantly surprised, which doesn’t happen often.”

“Went to osamil at opening on a Saturday by myself. I ordered the scallop skewer, the pork belly skewer, the kimchi burger, and a pilsner. The scallop skewer was by far the best thing I tried there. Burger was very dry (ordered medium), but the jalapeno sauce/"ash" (kinda like an aioli) on the side helped mask it. The pickled onions that came with the burger were incredible. I would come back, but I would not get the burger again. The pork belly skewer was fine. Pilsner was tasty and complimented the skewers nicely.”