Osamil – Korean
Osamil pulses with a sleek, urban energy, where the rhythmic clatter of the bar and the glow of the open kitchen set the stage for a sophisticated take on communal dining. The air carries the intoxicating scent of charred galbi chicken and spicy gochujang-glazed pork belly, complemented by the crunch of golden squid fries and the earthy depth of roasted shiitakes. It is a place where bold, smoky flavors meet refined technique, inviting guests to linger over plates of succulent short rib and tender seared scallops in an atmosphere that feels both electric and intimate.
5 West 31st Street, 10001 https://osamil.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Korean
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM
- Friday
- 4:00 PM - 3:00 AM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the fresh, perfectly prepared salads and the pleasant environment that makes this spot a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Celebrated for its polite staff and reasonable prices, guests consistently praise the warm service and high-quality ingredients. Standout dishes include the vibrant salads, which reviewers highlight for their exceptional freshness and balanced flavors.
Menu
Skewers
- Short Rib Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gochujang Pork Belly Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Galbi Chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallop Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shishito Pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shiitake Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pub Basics
- Squid Fries: squid, soy wasabi mayo dip & vinegar gochujang dip Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wings: Seven pieces of our famous double-fried chicken wings, choice of Salt & Pepper, Spicy, Soy & Garlic, or Classic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Fries: hand-cut Korean sweet potatoes, jalapeño ash mayo dip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries: potato, smoked pimento, truffle oil, jalapeño ash mayo dip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Doenjang-Foie Gras Mousse & Toast: doenjang cured Hudson Valley foie gras, pomegranate reduction, toasted brioche Available at: dinner, lunch
Fresh Anju
- Kumamoto Oysters - $24: 1/2 Dozen. Delivered Fresh Daily Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Osamil Carpaccio: Slow-cooked short rib slices, arugula, sesame leaf, red onion, red radish, mixed greens, soy vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Endive & Korean Pear Salad: Endive, frisée, pomegranate, candied walnut, manchego, Korean pear, pear vinaigrette, and pomegranate reduction Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Tartare: hand-cut prime beef, Korean pear, quail egg, gochujang rémoulade, pine nut Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cured Shrimp (3pcs): Four days soy-cured Botan Ebi, capelin roe, chef-selected uni, quinoa & rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Petit Fruit de Mer - $23: 6 Kumamoto oysters, 5 cocktail shrimp, seaweed salad, celery, baby carrots, ssam-jang, gochujang vinaigrette, pickled soy sauce, cocktail sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Small Anju
- Bone Marrow: onion purée, toasted baguette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Rosé Tokbokki: rice cake, shrimp, Hollander & de köning mussel, squid, parmesan cheese, fried scallion, Korean chili pepper cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato & Zucchini Jeon: potato, zucchini, shrimp powder, scallion, Holland chili, onion, carrot, soy sauce dip Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gambas: shrimp, garlic, olive oil, bamboo shoot, bird’s eye chili, piquillo pepper, toasted sourdough Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baby Octopus: baby octopus, bird’s eye chili, onion, micro cilantro, potato nest Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Japchae: shiitake mushroom, maitake mushroom, oyster mushroom, glass noodle & poached egg Available at: dinner, lunch
From The Grill
- Avocado & Crab: charred avocado with tare glaze, yuzu extract, garlic aioli crab meat, wasabi tobiko Available at: dinner, lunch
- Osamil Kimchi Burger: half pound of house-blended beef patty, brioche bun, kimchi onion jam, manchego cheese, smoked mushroom, and French fries with jalapeño ash mayo dip Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bulgogi: southern Korean-style grilled beef marinated with soy sauce, king oyster mushrooms, onions, scallion salad Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nearly Famous Lamb Galbi: Colorado Springs lamb chops marinated galbi sauce, Nueske bacon with barley, yuzu-kosho Available at: dinner, lunch
Anju To Share
- Braised Short Rib - $39: 12-hour braised beef short rib, soy sauce, red wine, cipollini onion, shitake, radish, carrot, grilled fennel, kale, chestnut puree Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Korean Market Fried Chicken: Mountaire Farm’s blue label whole chicken, scallion, pickled radish & jalapeño, egg coleslaw with grilled corn, soy garlic & signature dip Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Shank: juicy pork shank, perilla-apple salad, spicy radish kimchi, ssam-jang, pickled radish, jalapeño & onion, lettuce wrap Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Osamil Kimchi Fried Rice: house-made kimchi, Nueske bacon, rice, garlic crumble, egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Uni Bibimbap: chef selected uni, quinoa, wasabi tobiko, rice, house-made kimchi, soy pickled radish & dressing, perilla, shallot, seaweed purée, frisée Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup
- Johnson Tang: Korean classic soul stew with Nueske bacon, assorted sausage, spam, house-made kimchi, American cheese, peanut paste, baked bean, ramen, tofu Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clam Feast Tang: top neck, little neck, razor, cockle, manila, garlic, jalapeño, bonito broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Daily Specials
- Monday Wings & Two Draft Beers - $29: 10 pieces of double fried chicken wings (Salt & Pepper, Spicy, Soy & Garlic, or Classic) plus two draft beers Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wednesday Grilled Chilean Sea Bass - $36: soy bean paste marinated Chilean sea bass, daenjang sauce, horseradish, pickled radish, watercress salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thursday Sashimi (Hwe) - $32: chef selected fresh fish & soy wasabi, vinegar gochujang dip, ssam-jang, lettuce wrap Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Osamil Cocktail: Ginseng infused vodka, Telmont Reserve Brut, elderflower, grapefruit, ginger honey, lime Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Rosie: Rose infused gin, Cocchi Rosa lychee, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Oaxacan in the Desert: Rosemary infused tequila, Yellow & Green Chartreuse, lime, sage Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- K-town SideKar: cognac VSOP, Giffard Peach liqueur, pineapple, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Oi-Rita: mezcal, cointreau, 100% fresh cucumber juice, agave, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Around Noon: whiskey, elderflower, yuzu, house-made orgeat, mango, Fever-Tree lime yuzu soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mojito Noir: rum, kaffir lime, mint, cherry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Raspberry Tart: gin, raspberry, strawberry, lemon, sweet yogurt foam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Matcha Tiramisu Cocktail: sherry, rum, espresso, matcha, mascarpone cheese, chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Barrel Aged Old Fashioned - $14: rye, aromatic bitters, orange bitters, demerara Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Negroni - $14: gin or mezcal, Campari, sweet Vermouth
- Espresso Martini - $14: vodka, espresso, coconut, vanilla, orange bitters, demerara
- Manhattan - $14: rye, sweet Vermouth, aromatic bitters
- Martini - $14: gin or vodka, dry Vermouth
- Puppy Love Mocktail: Abstinence Blood Orange aperitif, grapefruit, yuzu Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Lime & Leaf Mocktail: abstinence cape floral, match, lime, simple syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Draft Beer (Pilsner or IPA) - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Frequently Asked Questions about Osamil
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- Osamil distinguishes itself with a perfect 5.0/5 rating, offering sophisticated Korean cuisine with high-quality ingredients and exceptionally diverse dietary options.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Osamil specializes in sophisticated Korean cuisine featuring bold, smoky flavors like galbi chicken, gochujang-glazed pork belly, and short rib.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Experience this sophisticated Korean spot by enjoying communal dining near the open kitchen while savoring fresh salads and short rib.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The restaurant supports diverse diets including keto, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, paleo, pescatarian, halal, dairy-free, nut-free, and high-protein options.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu items include short rib, gochujang pork belly, galbi chicken, squid fries, and the highly praised fresh, vibrant salads.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the specific number of reviews for Osamil.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Osamil is currently operational, with its website located at https://osamil.com/ and a perfect 5.0/5 rating from customers.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Osamil has an overall rating of 5.0/5, with diners praising the high-quality ingredients and warm service.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- Information regarding the specific hours of operation for Osamil is not available in the provided restaurant data.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking high-quality Korean cuisine in a sophisticated, urban environment with polite service and diverse dietary options would enjoy this restaurant.
Restaurants near Osamil
- BB.Q Olive Chicken — Korean
- Jongro BBQ — Korean
- Cho Dang Gol — Korean
- Hangawi — Korean
- Anytime NYC — Korean
- Cho Dang Gol — Korean
- Let's Meat — Korean
- Hangawi — Korean
- Karaoke City — Korean
- New Wonjo — Korean
- Pelicana — Korean
- Bangia — Korean
