Just amazing. Vibes, food, everything is 100. We made a late reservation (8:30) and they started karaoke around 9:30p and it was such a vibe. Had my fair share of hot pot and the food was amazing. read more

Lovely vibe. Super hip. Food is good, ambiance is great, staff is friendly and engaged. Would eat here again x10 read more

Han Oak - Grilled mochi dessert is delicious. Fro yo, spiced apples, misugaru - Korean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Very cool concept for Han Oak. It's definitely not a place that I would eat often because it is fairly pricy, but the food is quite tasty. Han Oak is quite tricky to find. It was pretty easy for me to find since I read other yelpers suggestions on how to find it. There's an entrance you walk in to in between 24th and meatballs and the pie spot. Once you walk through that entrance you open the door to the left if it's closed and that's where you enter. Make sure you have your whole party there to get seated because they wouldn't seat us until the other half of our party came. Everything that we ordered was delicious. We got the kimchi and chive dumplings, kimchi banchan Fried chicken and Han Oakonomiyaki waffle. If I were to choose one of the dumplings out of the 2 I would choose the kimchi. read more

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Great food, wine, and service! They also had an impromptu Karaoke night! Can't wait to go back!

Not your traditional Korean restaurant, that's for sure. I usually don't go to places like this, but the food was very delightful and the atmosphere was enjoyable. We made reservations by purchasing tickets online for $35 for the pre-fixe dinner. We had a bit of trouble locating where the restaurant was but finally found the orange doors that were hidden in the parking lot. We arrived right when they open, so it wasn't quite busy yet. We chose to sit outside and had a great view of the kitchen. The decor and design of the restaurant is very simple but beautifully done. The server gave us a quick explanation of the menu and recommended us to order a few snacks, which are additional to the set menu, so we decided on the ddukbokki. The food they serve focuses around Korean classics but with an American twist. The banchan and kalguksu came out first. The kalguksu was a bowl of cold hand-cut noodles in a savory chicken broth. The ddukbokki did not have the typical red color from gochujang but instead was combined with another Korean classic, bulgogi and padron peppers. The main dishes was the bo ssam and smoked hanger steak. The waitress was telling us that the bo ssam is what they were most known for because the pork belly is koji marinated and salt baked for several hours. The smoked hanger steak was very tender and served with a slaw. We were also given the Korean fried cauliflower on the house, which basically reminded us of a healthier version of fried chicken. However, the dessert was nothing too special, a few peaches and melon served on ice. I do appreciate that they use local and seasonal ingredients. read more

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When Han Oak re-opened for take out, I was ecstatic! I missed the food. I missed the people. I missed the space that made me feel like family. No, I really missed the food. We had the KBBQ take away for two, Han Oak fried chicken and mandu. It travelled well, and the staff was smart about packaging, keeping the fried chicken box open to maintain crispiness. So appreciate the thoughtfulness! The food was just as delicious as ever, maybe more so because it had been so long? If we didn't live 30 mins away, I'd be there nightly, especially since Chef Pete keeps things fresh with new items appearing regularly. The ordering online is super easy (I did it on my phone), and the front page has some trouble shooting that's worth glancing at. I was delighted that the KBBQ take away set included a yummy dessert too. Again, thoughtfully done. If you're craving just a little bit of normalcy, order from Han Oak!!! It felt like a much needed hug. read more

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Pretty amazing dining experience. We visited because it was recommended by one of the chef's at the Beast Restaurant. We ordered the set menu, Chef's choice at $55 pp. Worth it! The location is like a little hidden oasis in the middle of the street. The restaurant has a warm "homey" feel with a big outdoor seating area, as a we'll as a bar area next to the kitchen. The music ranged from 70's R&B to 80's pop, sprinkled with some one hit wonders. You get an array of dishes which help you dive into the cuisine. Kimchi is the dominant flavor in many of the small dishes. The hanger steak and pork bo Ssam were amazing. And the cocktails were yummy. I would go again and definitely recommend. read more

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Absolutely loved it. The broth was the best I've ever had! Excellent service and wonderful all around experience. Definitely will be going back. read more

Cozy atmosphere, attentive and welcoming staff, and delicious hotpot, what more can you want? Their hotpot comes standard with a variety of high quality meat cuts, veggies, dumplings, noodles, and local tofu. Their broth is nice and flavorful on its own but comes with a variety of scrumptious sauces as well! They started the meal with kimchi and cheesy corn-- both yum! And ended the meal with cinnamon sugar crusted mochi with tart apples which was lovely! read more

I was worried by all the mediocre reviews here, especially after being underwhelmed by my previous few meals in Portland. But Han Oak was actually good - not just as an "intro to Korean food" kind of good (as it's often billed), but also as an "familiar with Korean food but looking for something new / innovative" kind of good. I got to try: Pork bo ssam - This sounds super simple and basic but they execute so well on the meats. The pork seemed lightly smoked and was flavorful without being dry - which is rare for pork. They had a mix of shoulder meat and pork belly which I appreciated (and I actually preferred the shoulder meat). Corned beef soo yuk - Definitely get this because this dish shows Han Oak at its finest - creative and highlights the meat techniques that were refined at White Gold. Kimchi dumplings - They were yummy but dumpling kept falling apart when I picked them up and weren't as interesting as the other stuff. I'd skip it and leave room for other stuff. Kimchi - Good but standard nothing Squash - This was a bit salty for me but I appreciated its creativity and it was quite yummy. Braised so it took on the sauce flavor from which it was braised. Wish I had more stomach space for the galbi ssam and the soba, but alas I'll have to save that for a return visit. read more

I've been trying for years to get in to Han Oak. It's always been booked. I'm so glad we went last night. It did not disappoint! Even with COVID we got the most amazing service and had a great experience. The front of the house person Maddie was so caring and helped us choose menu items. We got dumplings, fried chicken, the burger and the pork plate. My favorites were the burger and the pork plate. We got a bottle of wine which was well priced. I will go back if I can get in again!! read more

Han Oak - Chowing down - Korean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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We ordered the pork and chives, pork and kimchi, and the fried chicken. It was good! I liked the pork and kimchi a bit better than the pork and chives. I thought there was a bit more flavor to it. The pork and kimchi broke a part when eating but that's ok. The fried chicken was the best part. It was served hot and crunchy! The wings were big too. Well worth the 3 for $12. The seating for 2 was shared among a few other parties which made it a bit awkward as there was another party sitting directly at me watching me eat. (This was without a reservation). We came at 5:25 and the doors were open but no one was seated yet, we didn't need to wait long either as they had seats for us. I also ordered the kimchilada since I was a big fan of bloody Mary's and kimchi. This drink was at first a bit off, but then it grew on to me and it didn't taste as bad. The waiter told me to give it a good swirl before drinking or I'll just be drinking kimchi juice. Overall, very cool environment. Cool place to dine in or on a nice day. I would definitely come again and would recommend the fried chicken as well. read more

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I really wanted to like Han Oak more than I did. I didn't NOT like it, but I didn't love it. Maybe my expectations were too high. We got almost everything on the menu. The only thing that was really memorable to me was the egg salad sandwich that came with the hot chicken - now that was cool, unique, and delicious. I will say the service was excellent and overall I have no major complaints, it just didn't wow me in the way I was expecting to be wow'ed (like i said, perhaps my expectations were just too high!) I had to send back the captain crunch cocktail drink because it was just, well, kind of gross. But they were super gracious about it and didn't charge me. Just a word of caution for anyone thinking of buying into that novelty! read more

It was ok. I was excited to try this restaurant after hearing good reviews. Sadly it took an hour to receive our first cold dishes and by that time I was starving. Flavors of the hot pot were good. Service was just ok. read more

HAN OAK Portland, Ca For those of you there: you already know this place wasn't my favorite...but everyone else loved it. It just didn't set right with me from the start. Seating was a HUGE issue for the hostess, service was in question because of our reception at the door, the decor and even the food kind of hit me wrong and I remained silent and off balance for the rest of the night. I know this place is all the rage and for that I apologize...I just didn't get it and felt that for far less money and hassle you could get a meal of equal quality in the hot section of a local market, find a bench in a park and enjoy. The food did look good and the cocktails were...so I guess that's something. read more

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Yummy adventure in taste and flavor. Make your reservation today! You must try the tasting menu. The variety of dishes makes you fell like your mouth is on a taste vacation. read more

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Overall, the food and cocktails are wonderful, the vibe is playful and the restaurant seating outdoors was a delight for a balmy summer evening. We did the tasting menu, which is $55/pp and requires the entire table to participate. We got 5 banchan (technically side dishes, but they are presented like side dishes/appetizers), 2 ssam dishes (meats and wraps), 2 types of dumplings, 1 cold noodle course, and 1 dessert. Some highlights: the cheesy corn, kimchi, pork and chive dumplings (could eat 1000 of these) and the dessert (a kind of pavlova with berries - it is terribly named "salad" on the menu, but it's really delicious and you should get it!) My one, small criticism is that the tasting menu experience is not any different from you just choosing 11 things off the menu yourself. I'm not so bougie that I demand every tasting menu to greatly exceed the value of its price tag, but I think when, as a diner, you sign up for the tasting menu, you want to have a bit of a more special experience than if you just picked things yourself. Many tasting menus at other restaurants do add special touches to make the experience different. Maybe Han Oak could have included an amuse bouche or palate cleansers between courses or maybe it could have served a dish that isn't on the menu. Maybe the meal ends with a small packaged dessert or snack you can take home. By adding just 1 or 2 touches to the tasting menu experience to make it more unique and special would have made a huge difference and really elevated this to a 5 star experience. read more

Sadly no really good Korean BBQ options thus far in Portland but y'all have HAN OAK!!! A must try experience for anyone who has not tried Korean food or K- BBQ. They offer a tremendous tasting menu amply named summer feast and for only $75 per person..... Ridiculously good price considering the overall experience and quality of food!! The service from greeting to goodbye exceeds all expectations and enhances the overall experience. This is definitely a must try bucketlister and although the reservations are tough, hit the notify button and certainly will be accommodated. Please hurry if though since the menu will change back to Hot Pot for winter November 11? read more

Incredible. That's what I have to say about my New Years feast. Incredible. I made 11pm reservations for new year's with nothing to go off of but some mystery hot pot menu for New Years. I trust Peter Cho implicitly, so I went with it. Turns out, it was a $75 prix fixe menu I could not have been more pleased with. The first course had a variety of raw fish one-bites, second course was traditional meat and veggie hot pot items, followed by noodles and dumplings cooked in the hot pot, and then the most special black truffle congee to use up the broth (the best part). Dessert was red bean ice cream and mochi. At midnight, we were given a glass of bubbles and counted down with the whole restaurant. Everyone, staff included, hugged and wished each other a happy new year, auld lang syne played over speakers, and everyone was joyous. I kept looking up to see the silver and gold balloons on the ceiling. What a great night. This has been named the best restaurant of the year by Portland Monthly and The O, and rightly so. Han Oak is the embodiment of what I hope the direction the Portland food scene is heading. It started out great, and has become only greater. read more

Han Oak - Brunch tray, soup - Korean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I don't often go out to eat because my allergies make work arounds pretty complicated and I just feel like the human embodiment of a headache to a restaurant. When I voiced my allergies to our server tonight, I was met with so much kindness & adaptability. The restaurant's ease with accommodations made me feel like I was welcomed in the space even with the complications presented by my diet, and it wasn't a headache, just a normal part of their working day. The food was delicious, and I felt full & happy. Thank you for reminding me I deserve the experiences of others while dining out! It meant so much to me. read more

I was not sure what to expect. I love Korean food and probably at a slightly unhealthy level and I saw the chef call this place as "Korean for beginners". I'm at an intermediate-advance level. I wanted to go here for my sister's visit and to celebrate. I was pleasantly surprised. When you walk in, you get a warm fun atmosphere. That said, you can hear your dinner companions! That is a real treat. There's a small hallway for waiting and they have communal seating. The service was excellent. Warm, very helpful and definitely professional. We decided to do ala cart. And let me tell you, we had to order the korean fried chicken twice. Light, crispy and juicy wings! We also ordered the kimchi dumplings which were good but not as good as the KFC. One of my favorite dishes was the bo saam. Which is roasted pork belly with an array of veggies and small purple rice. Each bite can be crunchy, salty, fatty and vinegary but always delicious! I felt the steamed egg was ok but not really necessary. We also tried the blood sausage which was really tasty. We also tried the knife cut noodles which was really delicious. Their red bean ice cream and mocha was cute but a little too sweet. I thought all the food was really well executed, well balanced and delicious. You're not going to leave full full, but it was wonderful and really worth it. It's not your typical old school Korean restaurant with tons of barchan and surly middle aged waitress, but something more special. There is a place for that!! read more

I wanted to like this place so much but it didn't deliver. Start with the positives- service was great and the courtyard is beautiful. We walked in without a reservation and were able to enjoy our meal outdoors on a lovely evening. The set up is really one of a kind. Cocktails were also delicious. We did the tasting menu so we could sample lots of different items. With all of the hype about this place, we thought it would be a fun spin on Korean food. I also read a really great interview with the chef that made me want to try it out. Unfortunately the food was not interesting in flavor and lacked the spice and authenticity of Korean food. The kimchi was soggy and every dish seemed really tame and down played to make it safe for the non adventurous eater to try "ethnic" food. Maybe that's what it's meant to be which is a great purpose to bridge different worlds and palettes but i won't be back. I'll get legit Korean food for a third of the price. read more

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Gimbal party was the best... although we didn't realize it was like a "deconstructed" bibimbap. Great experience plus all the others on the menu were really good!!! read more

We came to Han Oak with only one thing in mind: the mentaiko (spicy fish roe) spaghetti which had caught our attention on the cover of a food magazine a few months back. We were all eagerly anticipating this dinner for a while since we had to make the reservation a month out. That might be why we were a little disappointed - after waiting that long, you want to be blown away. Nevertheless, the food was was good, as were the creative cocktails. I just don't think, given the reservation situation, that I would be back soon. I might pop in to check out the waitlist if I lived nearby since they do keep some seats for walk-ins, but I feel like I have waited just as long for a reservation for other places, like Willow, that really did amaze me. With that aside, let's talk about the dinner itself. We walked past the building twice and only found it after checking google maps. There is no sign, only the building number to guide the way. Once inside the courtyard, you see diners in the patio (fully covered and heated) and take a right into the large swinging door. That's pretty cool - it felt like walking into someone's house. To start, we ordered some drinks and banchan, opting to order a la carte, rather going for the tasting menu (11 dishes family style, $55 per person). The Freshman Year cocktail, a concoction of vodka, prickly pear, yogurt and soda, was delicious. The banchan we tried - the kimchi plate, curried potato salad, and Brussels sprouts were all good, but none left us scraping the plates for more. Next, came the chicken based noodle soup with delicious hand cut noodles, reminiscent of udon, and of course, the mentaiko spaghetti. The spaghetti was heavy on the cream or butter and while it was nice to be able to order this without being in Japan, I don't think we'd get it again. I can make it just as well at home. The noodle soup on the other hand, I would get again, though I wish it had more broth in it. We also had the grilled mackerel to go with the noodles. It was cooked well and didn't have any bones in the piece, but it's pretty hard to mess up grilled mackerel. We ended the meal with the dessert of the day paired with the soju and coffee dessert cocktail. (We learned we prefer straight soju.) The dessert was a red bean ice cream with barley powder and black sesame filled mini mochi. The mochi pieces were good, but we couldn't taste the red bean much in the ice cream and it was very beige in color compared to the purple hue that you would expect with red bean. It was kind of disappointing because I love red bean and the flavor wasn't really there, but as a mystery ice cream with mochi dessert, I really liked it for its mellow level of sweetness that is typical of Asian desserts (you may not like this if you are into very sweet desserts , i.e American style). Overall, we had a good dinner, with a few cases where expectations were different from the still tasty reality. Service was sufficient and the ambience is nice. read more

This place gets four and a half stars. My only issue was the roof was leaking on top of us. I was a little leery of this place when I first saw it as I am Korean and have very high standards for Korean food. In my opinion I feel like display strikes a very nice balance between respect for classic dishes while adding progresive touches. I really appreciated the sequence of dishes dishes as well. In the end I was full but not disgustingly full, which is saying something after having eleven courses. I'm definitely a fan of this restaurant and only regret that I don't live in this city to enjoy it as it evolves. The highly recommended to both Korean and non-Koreans. Just another example of someone presenting Korean cuisine in a respectful and higher class level. read more

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Delicious food. Great atmosphere. The karaoke experience was unparalleled! Definitely recommended.

What an outstanding experience! Six of us came in for a birthday dinner. We pretty much ran through the menu and there was not a disappointed diner in the group. Well worth the cost (maybe $300 for the six including drinks) and the wait for the reservation. We did get the impression that walk-ins would not be an issue for a couple - and my girlfriend and I plan to test that theory out. We'll most certainly be back. read more

3.5 stars Came here with a party of four and ordered 6 things: Fried chicken: GET THIS. If there is one thing I could recommend it would be this dish here. Omg so crispy and juicy and flavorful! We almost contemplated on ordering a second serving. You won't be disappointed! Dumplings (both kinds): the kimchi dumplings were my fav of the two. The other one (round one) had a wrapper that was a little too hard for my liking. It was as if it was stale or something. Soondae: not for the faint of heart haha. Get this if you're adventurous. It was tasty but I don't think I'd get it again. Hand pulled noodles: really good texture for the noodles and a pretty good serving size. A lot of depth in the flavor and the veggies added a nice crunch to the noodles. Also ordered the slushy and it was okay- a little too sweet for my liking but my server did warn me that it was on the sweeter side. also didn't think it was worth $12 for a b&j concoction. Oh and we came exactly at 530, when the waiting list/walk in list opens and we're seated pretty promptly so that was great! read more

I normally don't write reviews but felt inclined to after the amazing meal we had last night at Han Oak. It was incredible start to finish. Service was impeccable and each dish was, fresh and delicious. Our front host was communicative as we waited for our table. Most of all, they were went above and beyond to accommodate my kids who dined with us that evening. The restaurant had even prepared their own kid meals of noodles with pikachu fish cake, seaweed, dumplings plus a dish of owl rice ( they had made boba with the eyes ) which was adorable. Both were quickly adored and eaten by my kids. Even in the waiting area they had books for the kids to enjoy. Finally toward the latter part of the night our kids started to get pretty tired and sleepy and it showed. Peter, without prompting, kindly brought us a blanket for our kids to sleep as we ate our meal. Our dishes, as mentioned, were just as stellar and my kids, husband and I thoroughly enjoyed each one from the two different kimchis to the knife cut noodles and dumplings and juk. The last dessert of grilled mochi with frozen yogurt hit the spot. Cannot wait to come back here on our next trip. Thank you to the team at Han Oak for your hospitality and incredible food. read more

Absolute fire! Once inside, the space is warm and inviting. Sat at the bar and got to watch a well oiled machine of fun and friendly staff put out amazing food. Excited to go back again! read more

I usually try to take pictures for my reviews. The food here is beautiful, but the experience was so great I forgot to take a single picture. I live down the street from Han Oak and absolutely love Korean food. For my birthday, I decided it was time to check it out. You can order off the menu, but I highly suggest going with the Chef's Choice. At $59/plate, you get to try a wide selection of the menu. It started with four plates of banchan, Korean appetizers like kimchi and Japanese curried potato salad. These are refilled throughout the meal as needed. Simple but delicious dishes that pair well with the rest of the meal. We got a total of six or seven items from the menu along with dessert. Each was exceptional. Particularly memorable were the Korean fried chicken wings, chive dumplings, and the pork bo ssam. My very favorite was the Han oak onomiyaki which was a savory waffle with octopus and an incredible sauce. Sounds bizarre, but the tastes and textures were out of this world. The servers were knowledgeable and friendly, and the atmosphere was great. If you are looking for spectacular food in a unique setting, don't miss Han Oak. read more

My new favorite restaurant. I will be flying to Portland to exclusively visit this spot whenever I can. The ambiance is amazing and the food is fresh and unique and delicious. read more

Such an amazing experience. Definitely will be back. The food was delicious the service was great. Had an amazing time

This place is amazing! Such great service, beautiful atmosphere, and the food is to die for! Our favorites were the chive dumplings!!! read more

Food is Excellent! Modern Korean food that is not over done. Tradition meets modern. The flavors all mix together so harmoniously! Relaxed Ambiance with cool vibes. Music is spot on. So Kid friendly! A super special experience for my whole family! Love love! read more

LOVED this place. It's not cheap, the seating is a little awkward, and yeah, it's hard to find, but beyond that... it was great. We did the tasting menu, and it was just non-stop delivery of unique, fun, delicious food. I won't go back often, my poor wallet would cry, but I will be back, and I'd suggest it to anyone looking to celebrate a special occasion. I really enjoyed it. read more

Amazing food in a beautiful space with attentive staff. Would be a fabulous introduction to Korean food and just an all-around special occasion spot. read more

I have been encouraged to try Han oak on several trips to Portland. Well finally we went and I extremely enjoyed it. And am giving it my rating. But with that there was another experience I ignored and would not let it affect us Peter cho is a kick butt chef. One of the top 10 new chefs in u s Food is amazing and our service was spot on. Offering gluten free items for my wife. I would eat here over and over again for sure A few things it is extremely hard to find. There's is no clear sign. It is set back with a no parking sign and awesome I've blocking the entrance We were set with a common table with a negative group. Complaining about everything. Week drinks. Wrong noodles ordered it went on and on. We had a great time are server was killer. We happened to me a Monday noodle and dumpling night. We did apps and noodles. Loved it really. Next time I want the bar area no negative food want to bees. A must read more

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Amazing food! They have hot pot for the fall and winter and it is so much fun. Great service and fun ambience

This place is super neat! It's tucked away in a parking lot and a bit tricky to find as there is no sign indicating that it's there. Once you step inside, it's almost like you're in a secret garden. Hard to tell if you're inside or out, has simple table decor and greenery all around. The ambiance is unbeatable! The service is quick and understated. The menu is simple. The food was good, not excellent. We ordered family style and the best thing we got were the kimchi dumplings. Oh my gosh they were AMAZING. The thing we didn't love was that we got there on a Sunday evening and there were MANY tables open. However, the hostesses scrambled around to find a place for us and when they did- it was with another couple and they insisted we could sit only if we were done by 7 (it was 5pm) at the time. Seemed like we were an inconvenience since we didn't have a reservation. Avoid that awkwardness by booking a reservation first! read more