This hole in the wall continues to offer some of the finest Korean food in Cleveland. I came here the other day for lunch. When I opened the menu, I was sad to see the galbi lunch box - my former go-to - was no longer an option. So I had to settle for one of the other lunch boxes - spicy pork bulgogi. Though the spicy pork bulgogi wasn't as delicious as the galbi (I LOVE Ha Ahn's galbi), it was still a delight to my taste-buds. Regular bulgogi can sometimes be a little too sweet for me, but the spice offered a nice contrast and balance to the sweetness of the meat, which was tender and juicy. In addition to a sizeable portion of pork, my lunch box came with a salad, a crispy mandu, kimchi, seaweed salad, and a scoop of steamed white rice. It was more than enough food to leave me satisfied, especially when combined with the fresh banchan, which included some greens, more kimchi, some sort of steamed egg dish, spicy daikon, and sliced fish cakes. Along with great food, the restaurant provided great service. Our server kept the refills of hot tea (complimentary!) coming. But please bring back the galbi lunch box!! read more

Ha Ahn Korean Restaurant - Spicy pork bulgogi lunch box - Korean Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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If I could give this place 10 stars I would. My absolute favorite food in Cleveland. Hands down. Their kimchi chigae (I hope I spelled that right) is something I would bathe in if I could. My favorite soup out there. They have the best bonchon in my opinion and are all so friendly and hospitable. The only thing I will warn y'all about is inconsistent hours. They are a small, family owned spot with a smaller staff which means that they sometimes close early. Call ahead before going in if you are going in for dinner. Also be mindful of their break between lunch and dinner. read more

This was a casual dining extravaganza! Loved the food, the personal service, and the hidden away location. Delicious Korean dishes plus sushi . That was a great dinner! read more

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We went for take out lunch special and the portions, yes it was lunch but they were small and it was a tad on the pricier side. We got really good bulgogi in Alaska and was hoping to find a restaurant that does it really well near us but sadly it wasn't that good. The dish I got with the sushi was yummy and it was nice they did provide all the sides. It is a smaller location but was busy during lunch time. read more

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9/10! Not as good as Miega but definitely a great Korean spot with a very simple menu. Bulgogi was good but not stellar. Seafood pancake ($20!!?!) was not quite cooked crispy but still good. Ban chan was excellent! Soda by the can only. No alcohol like sake or soju. Very small hole in wall place with parking lot in back. Not cheap at all. Octopus salad was delicious. My four items plus can of soda totaled just under $90. read more

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As a Korean, this is my GO TO. The ONLY Korean restaurant in northeast Ohio that reminds me of home. The food taste just like my great grandmother used to make. This is the only place I can go for authentic, home cooked food. They know us at this point, service is always wonderful. The place is small, but worth the wait. Try going during lunch when it's less busy. This is the only Korean restaurant I will go to! The tteokboki is the BEST. read more

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Food amazing warm and fresh Service is friendly and warm Our favorite in summers and winters . read more

Came to Ha Ahn after my coworkers recommended it as the best Korean restaurant in Cleveland. After experiencing it for myself, I totally agree! Ha Ahn gives big family-owned vibes. It's tucked away in AsiaTown and pretty unassuming. Our server was a hilarious Korean woman who was super accommodating to our larger party and cracked jokes with us the whole time. The food was absolutely delicious and each person in our party had a different favorite dish-- a great testament that there was something for everyone! My personal favorites were the kimchi jjigae and seafood pancake. Their kimchi is to die for and the seafood pancake was fresh, crispy, and packed with seafood. Our bill was reasonable even though we got a lot of food, and our server gave us free yakult at the end of our meal. We're all itching to go back! Highly recommend. read more

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Ha ahn is serving up the most authentic Korean food in Cleveland! I dream about their Galbi Tang with giant beef ribs and a comforting beef bone broth that warms my soul. Served boiling hot with glass noodles eggs and radish! I also love their rotating assortment of banchans! The staff are friendly and care about your meal being set up properly. Our server straightened out my placemat and silverware setting multiple times through the meal and also refilled our banchans. Especially nostalgic is ending the meal with yakult! read more

Ha Ahn Korean Restaurant - Galbi tang of my dreams!!! - Korean Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

This restaurant is truly a hidden gem of Cleveland Asia town! I had been looking for authentic Korean restaurant, and I wished I had found this place sooner! Located inside the shared building with other Asian restaurants, is this very own Ha Ahn restaurant We were greeted by the staff and was seated right away (since the space was quite small, if you go during lunch or dinner rush, expect some wait time, though they also offer takeout) You will be offered a set of Banchan (complimentary side dishes to go with your meal), that I find it so much fun to try out different fermented vegetable as well as kimchi, but my favourite has to be the fish cakes. We have tried Tteokbokki (in a spicy sweet sauce),and homemade steamed dumpling served with soy sauce. Both are great appetizers to share My most favorite dishes would be Galbi (grilled marinated short rib), Spicy pork bulgogi, Bibimbap (ground beef and vegetable rice bowl) and Soft tofu soup. They also offer lunch special which comes with salad, seaweed salad, fried gyoza, and kimchi for a reasonable price. They will give you a cute little bottle of the complimentary sweet probiotic drinks after the meal as well. The food came out in a reasonable time, service was great, the lady who helped us was very nice and helpful. They also offer various sushi menu, which I have to check out in another time. I would recommend this place for anyone who loves Korean food to give it a try. Apparently they have been open for at least 10 years now, I do hope they will be here for at least another 10-20 years. read more

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Place has limited seating but there is booth seating outside of the restaurant if you wanted to wait to get seated. We went during the lunch rush, so we knew it would be a little wait before we get seated. I've been meaning to try this place for some time now and was off on a Monday, so I thought why not! The banchan was delicious. But the soups were even better!! Definitely hit the spot! I don't always order soup when I'm at a Korean restaurant but when I do it's usually the Galbi Tang or Kimchi Jjigae. Unfortunately they ran out of Galbi Tang, so I ordered the Kimchi Jjigae and the Bibimbap. The vegetables were so fresh and crispy. It's the texture I always look for when it comes to bibimbap and the vegetables were so fresh with a lot of flavor. We really enjoyed this dish paired with the option to put as much sauce as we pleased. Really love the presentation of their dishes and was very surprised with their soup. My husband and I have come to the conclusion that their soup has way more flavor than a restaurant we usually go to. This restaurant set the bar pretty high with the flavors they offered with their soup. I only docked off one star because their banchan doesn't come with free refills and they charge if you ask for more. Other than that, service was great and food was phenomenal! We will definitely come back here again to try more dishes on their menu. Would definitely recommend this place! read more

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**1st Experience** Small hole in the wall restaurant. Seated immediately for 2 on a weekday by a nice lady who was the only server. Sushi was OK. The spicy meat was not too spicy & SWEET! She also gave us a complimentary yogurt afterwards. I would come here again if I'm in the area and to try more of their meats (: read more

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Thanks to my Ukranian friend Christina and LAWYER extraordinaire for treating me to dinner this past weekend. I was so surprised. I have such great friends and right now, I pray for the innocent civilians in Ukraine during this unnecessary war by Russia. If you know me then you know that I love all things Asian. Having traveled to China in 2015 and having a best friend from Hong Kong, I will always want to eat Asian food. I've had Korean food before but not often. I've had Ha Ahn Korean Restaurant bookmarked here on Yelp for a long time so I'm happy that my friend and I visited this past Saturday, 5 March 2022. LOCATION -- The location is somewhat hidden in the Asian town region of downtown Cleveland so I may not have found it unless I was looking for it. DECOR/ATMOSPHERE/SERVICE -- Warm and inviting. There are some cute traditional Korean clothing on the wall which adds a nice touch. It is a very small restaurant or "hole in the wall" as Americans may say but does size really matter? Of course not because the FOOD is what matters. Interestingly enough, the menu is quite large besides the small restaurant size. FOOD -- For starters (appetizer), we got the steamed dumplings ($13.95) which are 6 pieces filled with pork and chives. Honestly, I try not to eat pork and beef but these dumplings were delicious. For the main course, I ordered the Beef Bulgogi ($18.95) and my friend ordered the Galbi ($23.95). Both dishes came with a side of rice. The Galbi is also beef but it is short ribs whereas the beef bulgogi is strips of beef. Although I forgot to taste the Galbi that my friend ordered, I may order that next time when I visit Ha Ahn again just because the beef bulgogi wasn't as good as I expected. I've had better tasting beef and this bulgogi beef wasn't as tender. The vegetables that came with the beef bulgogi (carrots and green beans) were delicious. I got mine ordered without onions. The Galbi looked appetizing and my friend enjoyed her meal. SIDE DISHES -- The 5 side dishes that came with the meal were dry and not as fresh. I specifically remember the greens (bok-choy?) and kimichi looking a bit off and when I tried them, it didn't taste as fresh. Overall, I really want to come back and try other dishes here. I thought the food was definitely decent. Supporting small local businesses is something I enjoy doing being an immigrant who lived in 2 countries before coming to USA. I have always loved Asian food and Korean food is what I want to eat more of. **** - 12/150 total reviews in 2022 - 490 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 7 March 2022 read more

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Amazing food with great service. Hot Stone Bibimbap and Galbi was my favorite. Great location with other great Asian restaurants.

Yum! What a great lunch experience I had here. Honestly I chose to come here just based on the fact that it was the only Korean restaurant in the area that was open on a Monday but I'm so glad! This is a small little Korean/Japanese restaurant with 7 tables, black and white checkered floors, minimal decor, and friendly service. They have a great weekday lunch special menu including my order, Beef Bulgogi for $13 (I think) and came with rice, kimchi, seaweed salad, and a crispy dumpling. It was the perfect amount of food at a great price! The food was fresh and tasted amazing! My only complaint is that they didn't have any music playing so I could hear people chewing and every noise in the restaurant. I will definitely come back here because there are a lot of other tasty sounding things on the menu. Parking is Beijing's the restaurant btw. read more

Coming from the Bay Area to Cleveland, I didn't expect much from any Asian food restaurant. I decided to come here because of the other restaurant, Superior Pho, but also came here to get some food as well! Seafood Pancake- Not crunchy and falling apart. The flavors were okay, but it wasn't anything unique or special. I have definitely had much better. The seafood in it, I must say was pretty tender and delicious! However, the texture of the soft seafood and the soft pancake, wasn't the best combination. Spicy Seafood Soft Tofu Soup- Not so spicy. It had a bit of a powdery generic flavor that I can't quite place my finger on. The tofu and seafood was pretty good, but the soup was a little disappointing. Overall, I wouldn't come here again. read more

Ha Ahn Korean Restaurant - Seafood Pancake - Korean Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I am a pretty big skeptic when it comes to Korean food in the Midwest part of United States, but this place was actually surprisingly good. - Seafood Pancake - The best part of this dish is that they serve it in a pizza box, haha. The sauce is spot on and so is the flavor of the pancake itself. I really appreciate how much seafood they put in each bite. Some places of the pancake seems almost undercooked but other places are pretty crispy. - Soft Tofu Soup - I think this dish is actually fairly accurate to what you would expect from soft tofu, but I will say that it is on the slightly soupier side. - Banchan (Side Dishes) - Although the main dishes were great, the side dishes were just okay. The bean sprouts was definitely the best part. The kimchi didn't have a lot of flavor and the fish cakes had a very soft and loose consistency to it. It was a little weird. Also the potato salad was kind of weird too. Overall, not bad Korean food although I would skip the banchans. Would recommend the seafood pancake and the soft tofu and will definitely come back again for more. read more

Ha Ahn Korean Restaurant - Seafood Pancake - Korean Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

This is a very small, hole in the wall restaurant in a hidden away lot in downtown Cleveland. Because it's so tiny and without many staff, they don't have a lot of seating and the service is very slow. I came with a friend at around 6PM on a Monday, waited 30 minutes to be seated, ordered after we could flag down the server after 10, and waited over 30 for our food to come out. The food itself was tasty! We got 5 small banchan sides (sukjunamul/seasoned bean sprouts, sigeumchi muchim/seasoned spinach, Kkakdugi/radish kimchi, baechu kimchi/cabbage kimchi, and dubu buchim/fried tofu) that were tasty but you don't get free refills after. After your meal everyone also gets a complimentary Yakult which is always fun! I think overall though this restaurant has authentic Korean food, it's expensive and the service isn't great. Might come back if I'm craving korean! Soft tofu soup 4/5 They were out of kimchi jjigae so we settled on this, and found it satisfying. We had the seafood version which just included clams. It came out in the classic little clay pot, was hot and a little spicy. Nothing too special but still tasty! Hoedupbap 4/5 We had this with the classic yangnyeomchojang sauce. The fish wasn't the freshest but was still yummy! All the textures from the different crunchy fresh veggies were so fun to eat. Definitely not a dish I see often so I was happy to see it here! read more

Ha Ahn Korean Restaurant - Soft tofu soup - Korean Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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We had a really good time. Service was fast, friendly and subtle. The food was good. Really friendly vibe, very nice people.

Since I first moved here, this has consistently been my local go-to in Cleveland's Asiatown for tasty, authentic Korean food. I almost always get the Hot Stone Bibimbap-- make sure you really thoroughly stir up that artfully assembled bowl when it comes out for a well-distributed combination of savory meat and sautéed veggies with crispy, ever so slightly burnt rice in the spicy ssamjang sauce~ My only complaint is that they don't provide the standard sesame oil that you can drizzle on top for that extra added kick of umami. If by chance your heart isn't set on the delicious bibimbap, you also can't go wrong with any of the other classic dishes like Galbi Tang (short rib soup), Soondubu (spicy soft tofu soup) or Osam Bulgogi (spicy squid and pork if you like your bulgogi with a kick) They recently added a new banchan dish, myulchi bokkeum (stir-fried anchovies with sliced almonds), personally my fave and so addicting to munch on. You can ask for unlimited banchan refills and they provide a complimentary Yakult-style yogurt drink at the end, which is a nice nostalgic touch from my childhood that I always look forward to for finishing off meals at Ha Ahn. read more

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Awesome korean food! Really authentic and reasonably priced. I've been here a few times. It definitely has that family-run vibe where not much is spent on interior- it's all about the food. Located within a shopping center that also includes superior pho. A little hidden from the main street, but plenty of parking in the adjacent lot. Very few tables- I've never seen a wait, but it has gotten crowded. Food: If you're new to korean food, it always comes with banchan, which are a bunch of side dishes. Kimchi and pickled cucumbers are my favorite! If you want more, ask for it- it's complimentary. Get the hot stone bibimbap! Rice, a bunch of vegetables, meat and egg. Make sure to mix it with the spicy red sauce. The hot stone keeps the bibimbap cooking, so it says warm and crisps up while you're eating it. Other foods i can recommend- Pork bulgogi (bbq pork that's on the spicy side), Tteokbokki (chewy rice cakes in a spicy sauce) and the savory seafood pancake. Love the strawberry soft drink that's given at the end too. nice touch :) read more

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When viewed through the lens of a restaurant patron, Cleveland has many 'hidden' gems so to speak. However, that term takes on a whole new meaning when you consider the location of this Korean masterpiece! Tucked away in a small unassuming strip mall along Superior Ave, the entrance is from the rear and accessible from a small parking lot. Once you enter the building the restaurant itself is down a hall and to the right - across from Superior Pho. The clientele ranges from Asian to American and everything in between, but the genuine service and authenticity is homogenous and everlasting. The menu comprises of Korean and even some Japanese fare (mainly sushi). I'm fairly one dimensional with Korean food, so I followed my usual trend and got the Bimibop with tofu (no meat). A brass kettle of barley tea was brought out and was satisfying as usual. Next, the small appetizer bowls (banchan) were brought out each one of which was outstanding. Finally, the Bimibop arrived hot and ready to devour with chopsticks in hand! Wow, the dish was superb and quite delicious! To top it off, upon the bill being brought out my server placed a small plastic bottle of what appeared to be a yogurt drink - Yakult I believe. Either way, for such a hard to find restaurant the food is remarkably amazing! read more

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Sushi was great, took a little time to get my order but it was worth the wait. I went at lunch time at the total in and out was about 45 minutes read more

Ha Ahn Korean Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Really great service and tremendously varied menu. BYOB, because they don't have a liquor license.

Overall, I wouldn't come here again. Food: Ordered bulgogi, o-Sam bulgogi and squid stir fry. The food was good, served fast. But nothing spectacular. The banchan was alright. Ambiance: Hole in the wall, limited seating. Parking: Ample parking options since there is a parking lot right in front of the building where this restaurant is located. read more

Someone explain to me why I don't come here more often. Do I forget it's there because of it's location or what? That's just ridiculous, this place has a parking lot in the back! Don't be like me, remember this little gem exists because the food here is great! My go-to at most Korean restaurants is sundubu jiggae (tofu stew) with seafood. This place does it really well. It's spicy but so worth it and they don't skimp out on the seafood. This time around I felt the need to reward myself with a job well done so I went with their pork bulgogi. I was in the mood for kbbq but, as I was by myself, going to a place to grill it was out. I'm always sort of hesitant to get already prepared bulgogi and galbi as I prefer to grill it myself at restaurants but I will say this did not disappoint. It was tender and had the great bulgogi taste with a bit of a kick to it from the added spicy sauce. The banchan (side dishes) was lovely as always with a nice variety of spicy, savory and fresh tastes as well as a steamed egg. Another thing I love about Korean restaurants in general, Ha Ahn included, you can always get more rice or banchan free of charge! The prices of the dishes themselves are pretty comparable to other Korean places in the area. This place is pretty tiny but they still somehow fit a surprising number of tables in, without making you feel claustrophobic. The service was pleasant but, like other Korean places, it's not super hands on which I prefer. Overall, love this place and I really do need to remember it exists. read more

Ha Ahn Korean Restaurant - Pork bulgogi with banchan - fantastic lunch! - Korean Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Very delicious hole in the wall restaurant that is as authentic as it gets. Service is great and the family that runs it is very friendly. We had the kimbap, bibim naegmyeon, and galbi and all were 10/10. Kimchi could be a little more fermented but that's just being particular. Looking forward to visiting again! read more

Don't let the exterior of this restaurant keep you away from trying it! I would recommend this place to everyone I know in the town. There were lots of complimentary appetizers, including a pot of steamed egg. Tried the seafood pancake, which was recommended by most Yelpers here. It was stuffed with lots of seafood, and it was softer than I expected, but it still was a good dish. The beef bulgogi is ok. What really amazed me was the spicy tofu soup. It tasted so good that I could finish the whole meal by myself. Highly recommend read more

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Visited state for the first time and glad I found this gem of a place. It was an unusually cold weekend for the summer and wanted something warm. The tofu soup came out sizzling! The dumplings were nice and crispy. I enjoyes a bibimbap with fresh ingredients and it was not too spicy. Thanks for your hospitality! read more

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A small Korean place inside of a multi- restaurant building. Don't let the building or street parking fool you. This place is a small gem. The food was great and the staff super friendly. Really recommend coming here with a small group. Got the galbi which was amazing. Came out on a hot skillet with many sides. The fish cake and kimchi had lots of flavor and kick to it read more

I really enjoyed my lunch! My appetizer was the octopus salad, which was very fresh and a delightful starter. As a follow-up to that, I had an order of eel nigiri sushi. For my main course, I had the squid soup. It had a spicy, delicious broth with squid, clams, and tofu as well as some subtle vegetables and hot peppers. The server was the owner who was extremely polite and efficient. Her presence made me feel very relaxed and comfortable. Can't wait to return! read more

Great food made with Love. I'm a customer for life. Korean dishes take time and they obviously do it right.

Crow, yes I am eating some crow. This place was F#$%ing off the charts good. It was like they read my last review and wanted to improve, you have come along way baby , I should praise you like I should. 1st the service was fanastic. One super server there was, and a sushi chef. I was imedeately brought out tea. My order was taken promptly, complimentary miso soup and a mother load of banchan arrived. The steamed egg was fantastic. be careful as you could scald your mouth it was that hot and fresh. My beef and squid came out a short time later, it was surf and turf perfection. served on a sizzling platter, with that slightly sweet, salty, and spicy mix of flavors bursting in my mouth like a wonderful symphony. Oh how sorry I am for walking out on you more than three years ago, I should have given you a second chance. Thank you for taking me back. I see no reason to see anyone else but you. read more

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My favorite Korean restaurant in Cleveland's Asia-town! I always get the soft tofu soup with pork served with a bowl of fluffy white rice and complimentary side dishes. The staff and owners are friendly and provide excellent customer service. I rate the overall experience as a 4.5/5! I took half a star off for location and seating. The restaurant is a bit tricky to find and the parking lot is unmarked but there is free parking in the rear of the store. Seating is limited in the store so the wait can be long if reservations aren't made prior. Definitely worth checking out! read more

I give this place a grand seal of approval. I was disparate for good Korean. Not good Asian, but KOREAN food one Monday night. It was close to 10pm and most places were either closed or almost closed when we decide to give this place a try. Admittedly it wasn't easy to find. A hole in the wall it was, and the surrounding area looked all industrial and grim at the time of night. Even as we were sat and given menus, I almost walked out and I'm almost ashamed! Once we made out orders, the food came out very fast, and my moaning began.. Their side dishes were impressive, bulgogi beef was exceptional! I think if they opened in Sydney they'd do very, very well. Waitstaff looked a bit rough but service was good, and their Korean yoghurt was unexpected and cute, I thought. The appetisers we had included agedashi tofu and crab roll wrapped in cucumber, and they were all clean and tasty, although I think the highlight was definitely bulgogi beef- recommended!! It was a beautiful night although it was hard to breathe afterwards... read more

The bulgogi gimbap is interesting. Might come back to try bento boxes. Seaweed salad was okay

I come here more for sushi than I do for the Korean food. When you check in there is an offer for a free maki roll and 10% off. Ordered the chirashi bowl, which is a sampling of fresh sashimi in vat of seasoned sushi rice. For $18, this is very filling so wear your elastic pants, or be a Samaritan and share it with someone. I would estimate perhaps about 15 pieces which includes tuna, salmon, escolar, octopus and shrimp. As a Korean tradition, no meal is without its banchan. They serve about six of these side dishes and seem happy to refill as you please. Usually it's kimchi, some bean sprout, something tofu, dried fish etc. I've also had the bulgogi, which I would definitely order again, and again, and again. Comes out sizzling, tasty and plentiful. As a side tip, they are closed on Sundays. Ample free parking in the back. read more

Ha Ahn Korean Restaurant - Squid! Nom nom nom - Korean Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I cannot believe I've never reviewed Ha Ahn until now. This place quickly became my favorite Korean restaurant in the Cleveland area and my new go to place for Korean food. First of all - their soondubu has healing powers. It's so good!!! Spicy, flavorful, with lots of seafood. Sometimes I order it with extra spiciness (and sometimes I suffer, but I always want more...) This is my go to dish here. Sometimes on the weekend, the older ladies are hand making the dumplings. SO GOOD. The galbi (grilled beef) is really tender and excellent too. Highly recommend. Galbitang is another favorite. Finally, the hoedeopbap (essentially sushi fish and rice) is excellent as well - great summer dish. Service is attentive - they are good about filling up your banchan (small dishes - comes with steamed egg!) and always present a yakult (yogurt drink) to you when you're done. FAV. read more

Ha Ahn Korean Restaurant - Hand made 3 min before we ate them - Korean Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

We typically stay close to home and go to Seoul Garden in Parma, but boy did we get a treat this time. Our son suggested we go to HA AHN and we did. Lunchtime was less crowded but the food was just as good as evening! Super service and fantastic flavors! We will definitely be back! read more

Went again because it's an amazing place with great people! Use masks and hand sanitizer and of course next to my Pho place where I always buy pho for home! Have to support! When you can ! read more

Ha Ahn Korean Restaurant - A seafood pancake and the "appetizers " love the potatoes!!!!! Have to learn how to make! - Korean Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio