OKDONGSIK Honolulu

The food was very well prepared. We got all three main dishes and nothing disappoints. Cold noodle got the best icy soup I have ever tasted, strong but balanced sesame flavor. Pork soup was clean and comforting. Pork katsu was incredibly juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. The katsu left no greasy feeling after. Will definitely go back and get all three. But if I have to choose one, it would be the cold noodle in the summer.

Visited Okdongsik for a weekday lunch. The dwaeji gomtang (pork bone soup) lives up to the hype—clear, light broth that's savory without being heavy, topped with tender pork slices, rice, and fresh green onions. The lard donkatsu was a standout choice: crispy exterior, juicy pork inside, served with cabbage salad and dipping sauce. Last, we tried the ok donggeurangttaeng side dish. This 2-piece fish cake was delicious, just not a dish I would go back to order. Kimchi was so fresh and flavorful; the fermented gochujang paste added nice balance. The space is bright, airy, and counter-only seating gives it a casual, focused vibe (think watching the open kitchen action). Staff were efficient and friendly during my visit, though it can get busy—reservations via Resy are a must to skip the

My wife and I recently visited Okdongsik and absolutely loved everything about it—from the warm, attentive service to the cozy, inviting ambiance. We started with the Ok Donggeurangttaeng, a meaty seafood cake lightly seasoned with soy sauce that was delightfully savory without being heavy. The Naeng Jeyuk followed: slow-cooked, chilled pork served with Gochu-ji that was both refreshing and flavorful. The Dweji-Gomtang was a standout—clean, savory pork broth with vibrant vegetal aromas, served with rice, tender sliced pork, Geotjeori, and a touch of Gochu-Ji. And we couldn’t resist the Lard Donkatsu, limited to just 40 servings daily—a perfectly crispy pork loin cutlet with cabbage salad, pickled pepper, soup, and rice. Every dish felt thoughtfully prepared, full of flavor, and utterly s

Despite recent fame from Netflix's Culinary Class Wars Season 2, we were able to get a walk in spot with <30 minutes wait before the Saturday night rush. The ambiance was very minimalist and tasteful, and the menu options were very intentional and simplistic as well. Food arrived pretty quickly, and was as amazing as we hoped! Highly recommend, but perhaps with a reservation if you're hoping to go.

Okdongsik in Korea is a wonderful restaurant that sparked a fresh wave of excitement in the pork gukbap scene, which had started to feel a bit stale. It’s not a Michelin three-star place, so it would be a stretch to travel all the way to Korea just for Okdongsik. But after trying the Hawaii location, I found the flavor comes remarkably close to the original. Like Okdongsik’s food, Korean cuisine is healthy, thoughtful, and refreshing. It’s not only about being spicy—Korean food also has depth and a bright, clean finish. Cheering for the Hawaii location—keep it up!