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OCKHEE offers a unique fusion of authentic Korean cuisine with Kiwi-style elements, perfect for a vibrant dining experience.
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ockhee
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OCKHEE offers a unique fusion of authentic Korean cuisine with Kiwi-style elements, perfect for a vibrant dining experience.
"Amazing food, the owner and staff are super lovely!"
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High demand means reservations are essential to secure your spot.
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Order multiple mains and sides to experience a wide range of flavors.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Korean
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+64 9 217 2020
Address
171 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011, New Zealand
Website
ockheedokey.com/Highlights
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Authentic Korean Flavors with a Kiwi Twist
Experience Korean cuisine with a local touch, featuring creative dishes and a vibrant atmosphere. Perfect for food lovers.
Must-Try Hot Pots and Jeon Gol
Signature bubbling stews loaded with beef, tofu, and other goodies. Game-changing flavors that are a must-try experience.
Innovative Brunch Menu
Discover a unique brunch experience with Korean-inspired dishes like crispy fried chicken waffles and Korean ragu.
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Book Ahead
High demand means reservations are essential to secure your spot.
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Order multiple mains and sides to experience a wide range of flavors.
Explore Unique Drinks
Ask about recommendations for natural chilled red wine or creative soju cocktails.
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Book Ahead
High demand means reservations are essential to secure your spot.
Share for Variety
Order multiple mains and sides to experience a wide range of flavors.
Explore Unique Drinks
Ask about recommendations for natural chilled red wine or creative soju cocktails.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Ockhee is praised for its delicious and beautifully presented Korean cuisine, with many highlighting the unique flavors and friendly service. While most diners have a positive experience, some have noted issues with portion sizes for the price and inconsistencies in service, particularly concerning the manager's demeanor. The restaurant offers a good introduction to Korean food with thoughtful vegetarian options.
"Great food and service. Staff were very friendly, It was an enjoyable Friday evening and I will be back for dinner."
Norrin Radd
"Amazing food, the owner and staff are super lovely. Only downside for me was that there was no spicy food! But nonetheless, everything was still super delicious :)"
Katelyn Petty
"I had such a great experience here. The food was beautifully presented, and the portions were just right. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful.
We went with the set menu and enjoyed every single dish. The flavors were authentic but they would have a dish to suit everyone's palette. I'd say a great intro to Korean cuisine without losing its roots.
I highly recommend the plum wine cocktails! Light, refreshing, and the perfect complement to the meal. I’d definitely come back for that alone."
Tabby
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ockhee serves Korean cuisine with a unique fusion of authentic Korean flavors and Kiwi-style elements.
Yes, Ockhee has a menu with thoughtful vegetarian and vegan options.
Yes, it is highly recommended to make reservations in advance due to high demand.
Popular dishes include hot pots, Jeon Gol, Bibimbap, and the highly-praised Korean fried chicken wings.
Yes, Ockhee offers a unique brunch menu featuring Korean-inspired dishes.
Delivery is available for those within a 3km radius of Ockhee.
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Coupling authentic Korean fare with cool-kid vibes, OCKHEE on Ponsonby Road is always buzzing. We're low-key obsessed with their hot pots or jeon gol, arguably the most popular item on the menu as these bubbling stews loaded with beef, tofu and other goodies are nothing short of game-changing. Keep an eye on their Instagram for some seriously covetable merch to rock while you're sampling all the mouth-watering menu has to offer.
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Described as putting the ‘Soul from Seoul into Ponsonby’, Ockhee has injected plenty of flavour into Auckland’s most popular strip since it opened in 2020. Owners Paul Minkyu Lee and Lisa Lee have taken authentic Korean food and added familiar Kiwi-style elements to create fresh, harmonious plates. With a menu that boasts as many thoughtful vegetarian options as it does meat dishes, Ockhee’s delicious offering is a must-try.
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You might spot the Ockhee fans hailing about town, sporting their trendy merch in proud recognition of one of Ponsonby’s coolest restaurants. Specialising in Korean food, natural wines and soju cocktails, the dishes (and drinks) at Ockhee are incredibly more-ish, packed with colour and flavour. Vegetarians can also get excited - there are just as many well thought out plant-based options as there are meat.
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Korean haunt Ockhee’s level three menu is brimful of stir-fries, noodles, bibimbap, soup kits (jang kal guksu and jeon gol), zucchini chips and more. Pick up is available from 5pm to 9.30pm, Thursday to Sunday. Delivery is available for those in a 3km radius of Ockhee.
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