Little Dokebi – Korean
This lively neighborhood haunt hums with a playful energy, drawing guests in with the irresistible aroma of double-fried chicken and the rhythmic sizzle of bibimbap crisping in heated stone bowls. Vibrant notes of fermented chili and toasted sesame dance across the palate, while the cozy, minimalist space offers a soulful sanctuary for sharing steaming stews and colorful, vegetable-packed bowls.
85 Driggs Avenue, NY 11222 +1-718-349-1383 https://www.littledokebi.com/Rating: 4.3/5 (430 reviews)
Cuisine: Korean
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-sodium, low-fat, sugar-free, mediterranean, diabetic, paleo, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, gerd, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, volumetrics, low-fodmap, tlc, raw-food, zone, detox, alkaline, renal, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, lectin-free, candida, pegan
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about this "super cute" and cozy Korean spot, celebrated for its delicious food and welcoming atmosphere perfect for date nights or casual dinners. Standout dishes include the bibimbap, spicy wings (noted for their fresh heat), fish cake appetizer, and the unique toasted rice ice cream affogato, while the soju colada is highlighted as a must-try drink. Guests appreciate the friendly service and helpful bartenders, though many note the importance of bringing cash or Venmo as it is a cash-only establishment.
Menu
- Ttuckppokki (떡볶이) - $11: Traditional Korean rice cakes and vegetables stir-fried in a hot chili sauce. Option to add odeng (fishcakes) for $2. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat
- Gun Mandoo (긴 만두) - $9: Fried, handmade Korean dumplings served w/ wasabi soy dipping sauce. Options: pork or veggie. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Jjin Mandoo (찐만두) - $9: 5 steamed, handmade Korean dumplings. Options: pork or veggie. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat
- Pajeon - $10: Scallion and veggie pancake served w/ soy dipping sauce. Options: add kimchee ($1) or haemul seafood ($3). Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Edamame (완두콩) - $8: Steamed baby soybeans with sea salt. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Tuna Sashimi & Avocado (참치 회) - $15: Sliced sushi-grade tuna, avocado, and watercress w/ wasabi soy dipping sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Raw-Food, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Seaweed Salad (해샐 러드) - $11: Japanese chukka with sesame vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Romaine & Watercress Salad (샐러드) - $7: Tossed in a sesame soy vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Lectin-Free
- Miso Soup (된장국) - $6: With scallions. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Oi Naeng Guk (오이 영국) - $7: An iced, tangy, seasonal soup with julienned kirby cucumbers, hot korean peppers, cilantro, spring onions, and chili flakes. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Rice & Banchan (반찬) - $12: Dokebi rice, crispy seaweed chips, and an assortment of kimchees and traditional Korean side dishes. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Taco (Tofu and Mushroom) - $5: Corn tortillas, bean sprouts, lettuce, and radish. Vegan and Gluten Free. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Burrito (Tofu and Mushroom) - $11: Flour tortilla, bean sprouts, lettuce, radish, jasmine rice, and vegan three-bean chili. Vegan. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Soy Ginger KFC (8 wings/drums) - $16: Original marinade full of fresh ginger and sweet soy flavor. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Dokebi Spicy KFC (8 wings/drums) - $16: Balance of sweet soy ginger and Dokebi spice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Spicy Buffalo KFC (8 wings/drums) - $18: Classic American favorite made from scratch, served with homemade bleu cheese dipping sauce and carrots. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Beef Bibimbap (비빔밥) - $18: Traditional Korean rice bowl with lightly seasoned and sauteed vegetables, topped with a fried egg and served with a side of gochujang. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Spicy Seafood Bibimbap (해산물 비빔밥) - $22: Traditional Korean rice bowl with vegetables, fried egg, and mixed with gochujang. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Kimchee Bokkeum Bap (김치 볶음밥) - $17: Stir-fried rice with fermented cabbage kimchee and mixed vegetables. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Nakji Bokkeum (낙지 복금) - $28: Stir-fried octopus and vegetables in a sweet and spicy chili sauce with udon noodles, served w/ a side of Dokebi rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Mayo-Clinic
- Soon-Dubu Chigae - $16: Spicy stew with silken natural tofu, served with dokebi rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Kalbitang (갈비탕) - $24: Beef short rib soup with onion, garlic, egg, oyster mushroom, sliced radish, and cellophane noodles, served w/ a side of dokebi rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Yookgaejang (육개장) - $22: Spicy soup with shredded beef brisket, green onion, egg, Korean fernbrake, and cellophane noodles, served w/ a side of Dokebi rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Steak Cubes (스테이크) - $34: Choice angus ribeye and mixed vegetables in extra virgin olive oil, served with ssamjang and fresh wasabi sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
- Kalbi (칼비) - $32: Off-the-bone, marinated choice angus short rib and mixed vegetables, served with ssamjang. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Spicy Pork Shoulder (돼지 어깨 살) - $30: Thinly sliced Berkshire pork and mixed vegetables in our spicy BBQ marinade. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- White Rice - $3: Gluten free, Vegan. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Dokebi Rice - $3.5: White and black rice w/ black beans. Vegan. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- 16oz. Kimchee Jar - $12: Napa cabbage, vegan napa cabbage, or mu radish. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Soju (소주) - $20: Distilled rice liquor, 375ml.
- Mexican Coke - $4: Bottled soda.
- Oslo Cold Brew 16oz - $5: Cold brew coffee.
Frequently Asked Questions about Little Dokebi
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Little Dokebi specializes in Korean cuisine, featuring dishes such as bibimbap, double-fried chicken, mandoo, pajeon, and traditional stews.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data for Little Dokebi does not contain information regarding its specific hours of operation.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Little Dokebi maintains an overall rating of 4.3/5, with diners celebrating the delicious food and welcoming atmosphere of this spot.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include bibimbap, spicy wings, fish cake appetizer, and toasted rice ice cream affogato, plus the soju colada drink.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- The primary concern mentioned by diners is the payment method, specifically the requirement to bring cash or use Venmo.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Little Dokebi accommodates mixed diets with vegan, keto, gluten-free, and pescatarian options like Oi Naeng Guk, Tuna Sashimi, and Romaine salad.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- Rated 4.3/5, this moderate ($$) Korean restaurant is distinguished by its cozy atmosphere, bibimbap, spicy wings, and unique soju colada.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Little Dokebi by visiting their website at https://www.littledokebi.com/ or using Venmo as mentioned in the reviews.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Diners describe the atmosphere as "super cute," cozy, and welcoming, featuring a lively neighborhood energy perfect for date nights or casual dinners.