Korean-Chinese fusion w/ standout Peking duck & unique dumplings. Must-try jjamppong & beef tangsuyuk.
Experience a unique Korean-Chinese fusion at this Manhattan eatery, helmed by the owners of New York's oldest Korean barbecue spot. Chef Segeun Song presents a menu featuring everything from noodles and rice dishes to lunch specials. Don't miss their signature Peking black duck, beef tangsuyuk, and cumin pork back ribs, or their special dumplings like pork and Thai chili soup dumplings with caviar.
This Korean-Chinese fusion restaurant offers a unique menu that includes a well-discussed Peking duck, which has received both praise for being an option and criticism for not meeting expectations regarding crispiness and flavor. Other popular dishes mentioned include jjamppong, which is highly recommended by several patrons, and signature items like beef tangsuyuk and cumin pork back ribs. Their special dumplings, such as pork and Thai chili soup dumplings with caviar, are also a notable offering.
"The seafood jjamppong is highly recommended, with some patrons considering it a go-to dish. The restaurant also offers a Peking black duck (reservations recommended), beef tangsuyuk, cumin pork back ribs, and unique dumplings."
Customers generally have mixed feelings about the Peking duck, with some finding it disappointing while others recommend it. However, the jjamppong is frequently praised as a standout dish.
Important Note
The Peking duck may not meet traditional expectations for crispiness and flavor for some diners.
"This user confirmed their positive experience with Octo's jjamppong, calling it their go-to option in the city."
Positive"This user was pleasantly surprised by Octo's jjamppong, finding it to be superior to typical offerings in NYC."
Positive"This user recommended Octo in Koreatown for its seafood jjamppong, stating it is comparable in price and quality to other options."
Positive"This user listed Octo, describing it as Korean/Chinese fusion."
Neutral"This user simply mentioned Octo in response to a query about jjamppong."
Neutral"Octo is on the commenter's short list of places to visit."
Positive"It was a mistake to expect a Peking duck experience from Octo, a Korean-Chinese fusion place. It was a duck dish, but not what the author was looking for."
Negative"The skin wasn't crispy and the duck meat wasn't very flavorful at Octo."
Negative"Octo is another Peking duck option."
Neutral"A commenter recommended Octo as another place to try Peking duck, identifying it as Chinese/Korean."
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