We were visiting Edinburgh for the weekend and popped in on the Friday night on the off chance that there might be a table available but unfortunately they couldn't fit us in so we decided that we would book in and return on the Saturday and I'm so glad we did!
The service was quick and very friendly. There was an excellent choice of items on the menu, both food and drink, and we struggled to narrow down our choices! We ended up ordering beef Bulgogi, pork belly and another beef dish done in a garlic sauce which was served with salad and rice.
All three dishes tasted fantastic but the stand out for me was the beef Bulgogi, I can't stop thinking about how good it was two days later! We've had korean bbq at other restaurants in London but this was by far the best we've had in the UK, we'll definitely be back when we visit Edinburgh next!
Went with a large group of friends and we ate a lot...A LOT! We had a wide selection of food to BBQ and the meat and seafood were really good. The head chef even came out to help cook the scallops and showed us the perfect way. Friendly staff and good food, definitely worth going with friends as there is plenty of food to share.
Delicious Korean with excellent staff. Best Korean I've had in the U.K. by far. We'll be back to taste the rest of the menu. Staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly.
We went to Ong Gie for a friend's birthday. The food was delicious and the service was impeccable. We were helped with menu selections and walked through how to use the hot plate. Everything was perfect. Thankyou for a wonderful dinner experience.
Went there this evening with my boyfriend. We ordered ox tongue, soon dubu jjigae, L. A. galbi and boiled rice. The dishes tasted delicious, however it would be great if they served a slightly larger portion and more side dishes.
Was pleasantly surprised by food and service at Ong Gie, this is the first authentic Korean restaurant that I've been to in Edinburgh and will definitely visit again. Some of my top favorites from the meal were the kimchi bokoom bab and the So bulgogi. However, it would have been preferable if more sides were included with the bbq and if the so bulgogi had a bigger portion.
I think its the Best Korean restaurant in Edinburgh! I love their Kimchi Pancake, Japchae and Ccan Pong Ki - must try! Beef Bibimbap was alright, tasty but not amazing.
Their service was excellent and food wait time was only about 10 minutes. Very much recommended!
We went for lunch on Saturday with my old mum. We knew the korean food could be spicy, so we asked for noodles not spicy for my mum and so it was. She was so happy the seafood in the udon were cooked with garlic and not onion. She said best seafood She got since she s living here in UK. I got Kimchi Pancake and chicken Bibimbap set. Simply stunning. A mention to the service: simply beyond my expectations. The waiters and the owner were all Koreans and it made me feel happier cause in that case I knew the food was really authentic. I could even try to speak Korean (my poor korean) and they were so happy I did it and they were replying me back in korean! Such a good satisfaction. I can hardly wait for coming back there. Definitely one of the best ethnic restaurant in the whole town. Top!!!
Proudly located in Bruntsfield area, Ong Gie offers authentic and delicious Korean food.
They offer bbq and a la carte menu.
Pajeon is acceptably good. Jajangmyeon is also alright but personally the sauce is a bit light.
The star for me as a Thai people is Korean fried chicken. I tried sweet soy sauce which is crispy and sweet and of course delicious.
They also have sweet chilli which can be spicier version.
My Korean friend said it’s one of the acclaimed Korean restaurant in Edinburgh and I happily agree.
Highly recommended for dining in to taste when they served from the kitchen.
My wife and I brought our two kids to the Korea restaurant tonight. The owner was very friendly, and the food was excellent and served quickly. Towards the end, our kids made a bit of a mess, and the staff kindly helped us clean it up. We will definitely visit again the next time we’re in Edinburgh.
I needed a quick dinner. Would definitely recommend Ong gie. It’s a very casual restaurant. Jeans and T-shirt kind of vibe. They have grills at the table for a bbq but I was a party of 1, slightly hungry and didn’t have energy to grill. However their menu has a variety of meat and fish dishes. I went for the yangeoum chicken (sweet based sauced boneless chicken), egg brown rice and stir fried pork and vegetables (which has more mushrooms than veggies). On a side note, is mushroom considered a vegetable? The pork was a little too oily and salty for my taste but the rice was neutral and the sweet chicken balanced the savouriness.
The staff was super friendly, took a little time to get my order but besides that the rest of the service was good. The banchan is basic. Never been a fan because it’s typically cold.
Would I go back again. Yes, the portions are good and I spent approximately £32.
Place is a bit of a walk from the centre. The kitchen closes at 09:30 so make sure to come early if you want to have a dinner here.
Food was really tasty and i was really excited since i’ve been craving for Asian food the whole day!! 😅 So we ordered the assorted meat , and tofu salad! I was really impressed with the tofu salad, the sauce was great and a perfect blend with the tofu and the greens+baby tomatoes. I also loved their side appetizers (potato with sweet sauce and bean sprouts) They have lovely decorations in the restaurant as well.
Delicious and authentic Korean food, almost like being back home :)
Prices are fair and the staff is wonderful, can easily recommend!
As a regular customer, I can tell not only the food is delicious but the service is top notch.
I found flavours of food I did find when going to Seoul, so you can be sure of the authenticity.
If you don’t know what to order, trust the staff’s recommendations.
The owner is such a lovely person and doesn’t hesitate to have you discover traditional food and drinks.
A plan to go and to return to for sure!
BBQ set and fried chicken are delicious.
Staffs are kind and friendly.
We spent around £57 (two people)
I think it's acceptable price for korean BBQ here.
There is also lunch set. I think I would like to try it next time:)
Overall, I think it's great.
Best Korean Food Ever, quality was impeccable, especially the fried chicken and kimchi pancakes. Great service and kind Chef. Thoroughly enjoyed myself with the girls for Sunday Lunch. Would definitely go again!!!
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