Onggi takes its name from traditional Korean earthenware vessels, historically used to store and ferment foods such as kimchi, sauces, and pastes.

Our culinary approach bridges the artistry of Joseon Dynasty royal court cuisine with the warmth of home cooking, creating a balanced and thoughtful representation of Korean heritage. We focus on the natural flavor of our ingredients, avoiding heavy sauces or excessive seasoning – a philosophy rooted in Joseon-era cuisine, where the essence of each ingredient was celebrated. Reimagined for the modern palate, each dish reflects the art of fermentation, seasonal ingredients, and careful preparation.

Hanjeongsik is Korea’s traditional full-course dining, where a variety of dishes come together to create a harmonious meal. While it is traditionally served all at once, Onggi presents it in 4- or 6-course menus, allowing each dish to be highlighted in a progression of flavors and textures.

Dinner reservations are recommended for hanjeongsik to enjoy each course at its best; walk-ins are always welcome. Lunch is more casual, and reservations are not required but are gladly accepted.

Onggi is an ideal setting for birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions. Our two private dining rooms accommodate from 4 to 12 guests, and larger gatherings of 40+ can be hosted with use of our bar and patio. Multi-course hanjeongsik menus can be tailored for your event. To inquire, please complete the form under ‘Private Events’ in the menu bar above.

We offer multiple vegan and vegetarian options, including a rice bowl lunch set and a 6-course vegan hanjeongsik experience. Plant-based choices are also available on our bar and happy hour menus.

Most of our menu is gluten-free. A few exceptions include certain banchan (e.g., odeng) and desserts (e.g., yakgwa), but the vast majority of our dishes are completely gluten-free.

We prioritize seasonal ingredients in every dish. Korean cuisine traditionally emphasizes cooking with what’s in season, ensuring freshness, peak flavor, and nutritional balance. Our multi-course hanjeongsik menus and banchan are carefully curated to highlight seasonal vegetables, seafood, and other ingredients.

Our goal with the hanjeongsik experience is to transport guests to another time and place through food. Because of this, times can vary from 1-3 hours, depending on the course selection, but we typically aim for 90 minutes.

The menus are set in a particular way to emulate the Royal Court Cuisine of the Joseon Dynasty. We do offer a 4-course menu with optional add-ons to let you customize your experience. While we usually adhere to this format, we can accommodate special menu requests or modifications with 72 hours notice, with pricing subject to change depending on the range of requests.

Our takeout menu is now available! To place an order, please call us at (202) 450-1085. A website link directing guests to GrubHub will be added soon, and the menu will also be available on the GrubHub app for convenient online ordering.

A set meal option, as well as our dine-in bar menu, is available for takeout. Please visit the link in the menu bar above for details.

Currently, we are offering pickup only, but we are working on providing delivery through GrubHub.