Friendly service and honestly I know everyone wants to go next door to Cho Dang Gol, but honestly don't sleep on Hanbat either... coming from out of town the ambiance was very warm and while it was busy, the service was efficient and the menu had so many good options. My favorite and the standout was definitely the Bossam, it was SOOOOO GOOD and flavorful and to this day I have not been able to find something better, definitely check it out!!! read more

Such a cozy and warm restaurant that embodies the quintessential Korean soul. I came to Hanbat for the first time (trying to make my way through all the Korean restaurants in NYC's K-Town) and had a delightful experience. Saturday night, we didn't have a reservation and there were already lots of full tables, but we were seated fairly shortly (for 2). Friend and I shared the kimchi jeon and then she got the beansprout soup, I got the gamjatang. Kimchi jeon was absolutely banger, I don't know if this is accurate but because she was so thick yet fluffy and pillowy, it almost was reminiscent of focaccia (kimchi focaccia?). Loved the chewiness, and the kimchi flavor was nice and savory. Big fan of the gamjatang as well - pork slides straight off the bone, the broth had a nice earthy and peppery flavor, and I def felt the spice for that one. Service was very generous and overall I had a fulfilling meal, reminded me a lot of my own family's cooking so that felt nice :') read more

Hanbat Restaurant - Kimchi jeon - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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I I went to Hanbat Restaurant with my date, and we had such a great experience. We ordered two stews and an appetizer, and everything was so flavorful and filling. We ordered menu item #48, Yook Gae Jang, which was a spicy soup with shredded beef and scallions. It was comforting, rich, and perfectly spicy. We also shared duk-bokki with seafood (rice cakes and fish cakes in spicy sauce). I had never tried duk-bokki with seafood before, but it was surprisingly delicious and such a nice twist. I can't fully remember the third stew we ordered but it was mildly spicy and had some type of meat and just like the others, it was really good. The portions were generous and satisfying, which I always appreciate. I love when restaurants aren't stingy and actually give you a full, hearty plate of food. The service was amazing and super quick, and we had absolutely no complaints. Overall, such a solid dining experience. I'd definitely recommend this spot and would 100% come back again. read more

Wanted to try another restaurant next door but it was packed. This didn't disappoint though, and I'm glad we came. They had plenty of banchan (not pictured) and seating. I remember coming here several years ago and the quality has remained pretty consistently high. - Galbi, (4.5/5): my fave of the 3. Perfectly marinated and had a nice chew. Lots of meat so I think the portion size is worth it. - Spicy stir fried pork, (4/5): it was saucy, pretty standard, and had a nice kick to it. Lots of stir fried veggies as well (though it did feel like there was more veggie than pork) - Seoullungtang, (4/5): warm, soulful and comforting. My main complaint is that there were not many beef slices, but I liked the customizable additions for salt. Surprisingly finished all the food as a party of 2... thought I would have food to take home but we were pretty hungry! read more

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Came here for a quick lunch on a week day. Service was very fast which I appreciated. Side dishes were fine. Bibimbap was okay. It was hot, but it didn't come in the traditional stone bowl which makes the rice slightly crispy. Overall, I would probably return again if I needed a quick bite and was in the area, though I would not seek out this restaurant again. read more

Hanbat Restaurant - ban chan - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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My place when I'm in NYC. Grew up eating from this restaurant in the 90s and I always have to go back for my Korean fix when in town.

I'm a Spicy Pork enthusiast (I order it 90% of the time!) and I paired it with the Ox Knee Slices here. The flavors were standard K-town fare but the highlight of the night was definitely the server. She was hilarious and made us feel right at home. If you're looking for a friendly atmosphere, this is the place! read more

Hanbat Restaurant - spricy pork and beef soup - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

This is my go to spot whenever I'm craving bean paste stew or sul rung tang! I'm always able to walk in. The space is large for NYC standard. Their bean paste stew is my favorite! Every bite is flavorful and every ingredient soaks up the bean paste nicely. The sul rung tang is creamy and beef essence. read more

Hanbat Restaurant - Bean paste stew with seafood - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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If you want to be seated rather quickly and just need a quick fix of korean food or just happen to have a large party, this place gets it done. I thought my meal was lacking flavor and the some of the banchan tasted old. You know something's up when the potato salad tastes like blue cheese :( There's barely any meat in their soups too, I only had a few small pieces. So I felt ripped off paying $30 for soup and pancake read more

Hanbat Restaurant - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Yes, it's an easy spot to hit up if cho dang gol's line is too long (which it always is) but it's also a cozy, authentic restaurant as well. The servers are all super nice and they refilled our banchan happily 3-4 times. They have such an extensive menu, including lots of vegetarian options! I got the japchae which was large enough for two meals, and it was pretty decent! My friends loved their dishes as well. The bibim guksoo was very refreshing and perfectly sweet and spicy. The galbi jjim, i thought the soup was pretty light but the meat was so tender. The stone pot pork over rice was okay imo but my friends also really liked it. read more

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Came here with some friends and got a bunch of dishes to share. The inside was quite large with lots of seating, but you should still expect a bit of a wait (we waited 15min so it was not bad at all). The portions were smaller than I expected but the food tasted homey and comforting. It didn't stand out but it wasn't bad at all. The service was not the best, but it might have been because we don't speak korean. We asked for some bowls a few times but the waitress never brought them to us (maybe there was a language barrier?). Overall this place is pretty good if you don't want to wait in the long line that the other korean restaurant had. But the service left something to be desired if you don't speak korean read more

Hanbat Restaurant - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

We originally planned to go to the restaurant next door, but we were late and there was already a long line, so we decided to give this place a try instead. At first, I was a little worried the food might not be as good because there was no line at 12 PM and only a few tables were occupied. But we immediately regretted not trying this restaurant sooner. The bibimbap we ordered was the best we've ever had in NYC. It wasn't over-seasoned, the ingredients were very fresh, and the crispy rice at the bottom was perfectly crunchy and delicious. I strongly recommend that the restaurant update their menu and banner to let people know their bibimbap is one of the best in NYC. They deserve more customers. read more

Hanbat Restaurant - Bibimbap 40 a. Beef Soon-Doo-Boo 소고기순두부 - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Han Bat is a small, straightforward Korean restaurant located just outside the main Koreatown area, though it's still in that general neighborhood with other Korean spots nearby. The place was quite crowded when we went, which is usually a good sign, but we were seated almost instantly. The service was fine but felt a bit slow at times, and paying was a little confusing since you have to go up to the front register yourself rather than having the waitstaff collect the check at your table. The banchan, or side dishes, were pretty standard. They did include one that was like a sweet mashed potato, which was a nice little change, but the rest were what you'd typically expect at any Korean restaurant. For our meal, we got an assortment of bibimbaps and a kimchi bokkum. The bibimbap was quite standard, very similar to what you'd get at other places. It was a satisfying and hearty meal, but we didn't feel it particularly stood out from versions we've had elsewhere. The kimchi bokkum was better, with a solid spicy kick that wasn't overwhelming. It came with a good mix of ingredients like chewy rice cakes and pieces of pork mixed in, which made it more interesting. It's a reliable spot for classic Korean comfort food in a no-frills setting. read more

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Standard bowl of kimchi jjigae. Wish it had a little more pork belly in it. Service was good. Price was fair for the location. Overall a good experience but nothing stood out. read more

Dinner special 1 entree & 1 small stew for $28. 3/5 sundubu jjigae- requested extra mild, but was still way too spicy 3/5 jeon- decent, not as bland as other places, was able to eat it w/o salty soy sauce 4/5 kimchi cheese fried rice- pretty good, wish it was a bit less spicy Banchan: 4/5 broccoli- pretty good, seasoned 2/5 potato salad- not a fan of anything with mayo 3/5 Japchae- pretty decent 3/5 kimchi- very spicy, very fermented 3/5 tofu kimchi- spicy read more

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My grilled squid tasted ok. It definitely tasted like it was something you buy frozen from a pack but the Soon Doo Boo Chi Gae reminded me of my mother's. I will order that again next time as an entree alone. This is the 2nd time I am coming here. Service can be hit or miss. read more

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The food here is fine. Honestly I wanted to like it more because the staff was very attentive, accommodating, and kind. Situated right next to Cho Dang Gol, I can see why there is both a lot of foot traffic here and not as much, because people are waiting for Cho Dang Gol. Instead of waiting 30 mins we were immediately greeted here. Quickly seated with water and banchan, we ordered off the lunch special. The lunch special is really reasonable as far as price goes. My friend got the kimchi stew and I got the bi bim bap. I think we both expected a little bit more flavor as far as our dishes go but still pleased overall. I'd come here for the lunch specials because it's worth it. read more

Really delicious Korean food! Mahbe I was just hungry but it was sooo good!! We ordered 3 dishes: a bibimbap, LA Kalbi, and a Japchae. It was quite a lot for 2, but delicious. I will say the banchans were just ok, we didn't ask for refills so they never refilled, just took away the plates. One of the best japchaes I've ever had, and the Kalbi was amazing as well, as was the bibimbap. Service was great as well and we didn't have to wait! read more

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I have to admit, we came here because Cho Dang Gol was closed. And I'm glad we did. The restaurant was busy but we were seated quickly. The atmosphere was warm and energetic. Everyone looked to be enjoying their meals. We started with the seafood scallion pancake. Delicious. We were also served banchan which was tasty. (Sadly no refills on the banchan) We ordered and shared a kimchi and pork entree as well as a spicy squid entree. The squid was as advertised- spicy with a smoky flavor. I was glad that we had the sweet pork and kimchi to go along with it. The only thing that took away from our experience was the size of our table relative to the amount of food and plates that we were served. It felt a bit cramped until we were able to finish our pancake and some of the banchan dishes. Not a horrible problem, and overall a good experience. read more

We had just seen a show in the area and desperately needed food before going home. Hanbat was still open and had no wait, so we went right in. For the three of us, we ordered a bunch of dishes and had it family style: - Jo Gae Kal Kook So - Flat noodle soup with clams - Jhim Sam Gyb Sal - steamed pork belly with salted cabbage - L.A. Galbi - Kimchi Pajun Everything was really good but I do have to say that the Samgybsal was the highlight of the meal. So tender! The L.A. Galbi was also great and I would 10/10 order it again. Service was good and food came out very fast. I love that they blast KPop from the early 2000s because that's my jam. - read more

At Friday night, it was packed with so many people both inside and outside of the restaurant and I was so excited. The menus are very consistent! We ordered couple things for sharing. I will be honest but they didn't taste enough as authentic as they should. Even tofu soup. Kinda shocked to find out this way. Moreover, a dish of squid was ... looks delicious but very odd smell like definitely not fresh. Couldn't finish dishes. Stars for sweet waiters and service. I wish they could improve. read more

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Love Hanbat. My Korean co-workers have brought me here many times and its so good. The service is fast and has a great lunch menu. Lots of traditional dishes. Be careful if you don't like super spicy, be sure to let them know mild. read more

Cuisine: 3 Service: 6 Decor: 6 Value: 6 Overall: 4 What ever happened to this restaurant that's been around since my college days? Though I have not been back in likely 20 years, I never thought the quality would have gone down so much. Or maybe my taste buds have evolved to a point that their food is just below average nowadays compared to its current competition. My guess is a little bit of both. The seafood pancake was crispy but also doughy, still one of the better items of the night. The best was probably the Grilled Mackerel, which looked dry but tasted alright. Meanwhile, the Kimchi Jigae with Beef and Seafood Soondubu were both extremely bland. Lastly, definitely skip the overcooked Sautéed Spicy Squid. Not one item was truly above average, including the banchan. With long lines next door at Cho Dang, they are certainly catching some of its patrons who don't want to wait. That's why we ended up eating here this past weekend, but unlikely again in the future. However, this restaurant will always astay as a fond memory for me, where my friends and I would go before/after singing at Duet Karaoke upstairs. read more

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We stumbled upon Han Bat and really enjoyed it. They are right next to the popular restaurant Cho Dang Gol, so unfortunately a little overlooked. However, the food was excellent and the place has a nice mom and pops vibes. I loved that they have a half portion sam gae tang (ban gae tang) for me to enjoy! read more

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The service is always good here, and the food is consistent. I love the extensive menu! There are the popular Korean dishes for the western palate as well as the more authentic dishes which are often not offered in Korean restaurants in Ktown. read more

Hanbat Restaurant - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Ordered food to go since it was walking distance from the hotel. It was lively and bright inside but the kids were tired from walking. The lady at the cash register was very nice and brought me out my food. Their banchans were so delicious. I really enjoyed the kimchi most because it was a great mix of sour and sweet. The bimbimbap didn't have a lot of meat but was still flavorful. The Galbi was good but had a lot of grizzle. The soon doo boo chicken was a little more of the spicy side but still good. read more

Honest low key this is pretty terrible I order combo with spicy chicken (닭갈비) and soup that Korean spicy chicken should been grilled instead boiled and out sauce last mins, I asked server this is not I expected change to sth else they said no, read more

Hanbat Restaurant - Spicy chicken, terrible do not order - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

This restaurant was delicious!! The tofu soup was my friend's order, so her opinion was that it tasted very good. Initially she wasn't sure what to do since the powder was on top but she had fun mixing it in and seeing the consistency change. I had ordered the bibimbap. It was delicious. First time trying a bibimbap but I loved that it came with a little bit of everything so when it was mixed together it would blend flavors. The bulgogi was juicy and the veggies were perfectly sautéd. The fried chicken was good but I wouldn't order again. It wasn't anything that was mouth watering, just regular fried chicken. Was not bad but not something I would consider getting again. read more

Hanbat Restaurant - Yakgwa - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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LOVE the soondae, I've been on the hunt for a restaurant that makes and sells their soondae. The food, service, and ambiance were all spectacular. Couldn't recommend more, especially to a fellow Korean looking for a comforting taste. Great for small groups of friends!! read more

Hanbat Restaurant - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Good deal but food is average. Had the lunch menu combo bulgogi with soon doo boo. Portions are really big, however I was not impressed by the bulgogi. It was regular. Soup was good but the only seafood you find is the broth. What annoyed me was the paper cup for water. I get that it is cleaner, but not environmentally friendly and also... in the end i am still spending $20 bucks for the meal pretax pre tip. I think I deserve better. read more

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It is one of the first time I entered a place without checking the reviews online. I had a good experience. The menu proposes a large choices of Korean meals and Combo. I chose the bibimbap with tofu and vegetable and kimchi. It was really good and hot as I like it ! The banchan were fine to me. The service was quick, we did not wait long to order and to be served! It's a nice place to stop for a quick lunch with high expectations on the place and ambiance. But the food is good read more

Hanbat Restaurant - Tofu and vegetables and kimchi Bibimbab - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Good lunch menu and combo menu which is very filling. For NYC, the price is really reasonable. Had the spicy pork and beef soup combo and they were both very delicious especially the soup that had so much flavor. Part of the side dish was tteokbokki which could have been like a whole appetizer in size. Left full and happy! read more

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This is a very traditional Korean restaurant. They bring out a lot of banchan and the portion sizes are large. I got the shumai and the galbi tang. The reason I give this 4 is because the food itself unfortunately fell a little short for me. I wish the galbi tang broth had more flavor. Tasted a bit watered down BUT the meat was very juicy and falls right off the bone. Service is good as well! read more

Came on a Saturday evening and while the restaurant was full, we were able to get a table without having to wait. I ordered gamjatang and my husband ordered spicy pork and rice in a hot stone bowl. They're generous with the portions, but I will say the flavors were just okay. read more

Hanbat Restaurant - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Went here on a Sunday afternoon because the wait for the popular restaurant next door was too long. This place had no lines luckily. Service was ehh. The server only came once to take our food order and then again to deliver food. We had to walk to the cashier table to pay afterwards. While the food is good, it find their photos very misleading and showing better/different foods than what you get. For example, I had the Han Bat U-Dong and it was missing the fish cakes and greens. They put in mushroom instead. And my friend got bi bim bap that was filling but it was missing the carrots that we could see in the menu's photos. I have a feeling that the images are stock photos and not their dishes. Overall, I would not come here again if there are other restaurants with short lines nearby. read more

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I go here quite a bit with my partner, especially during the summer because their cold noodles are pretty good. Last time I went I got the spicy pork over rice. It came in a sizzling stone pot. The meat was well marinated and the rice got a little crispy from the stone pot. I really enjoyed the texture that the crispy rice added. read more

Hanbat Restaurant - Jeyuk 38 g. Jae Yuk Kimchi Gobdol (Stir-fry spicy pork with vegetables and kimchi over rice) - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

We were able to find seats on a busy Sunday evening after trying a couple spots. They have a really solid dinner combo deal with an entree + soup for around $30-40. Don't be fooled by the price - the portions are huge and comes with plenty of complimentary side dishes - our favorite always being the potato salad and pickled bean sprouts. For the combo, we got the seafood pancake and the oxtail soup and both of them impressed! The table has salt/pepper so it's up to us to season the oxtail soup, but it was perfect for a cold winter night. The jjim samgyupsal was also very good - though the pieces + cabbage combo were very huge. I also really liked the service - the accommodated our party of 8 very well and got us everything we needed. Only knock I will give them is that from my friends, tha dakgalbi is very dry and the kimchi jjigae is very salty. read more

I ordered for TAKEOUT - Gobdol BiBim Bab - I paid $23.90 for it. I LOVE Bibimbap - And this place was recommended so I said why not - I've uploaded 2 pix - ONE is what it was supposed to look like according to their menu and pictures - (Like All Bibimbap usually does - WITH a RAW EGG on top) AND - The other picture is - WHAT I GOT! - I couldn't go back as it was takeout - and I live about 30 minutes by subway away - and I had no reason to think I should open the takeout and look at it BEFORE I left the restaurant - I rarely if ever do that?? - AND on top of it all I WAITED 20 MINUTES for this mess!! - I AM UPSET - and THOROUGHLY DISGUSTED!! I could have ordered this mess/slop - that looks like an unfried rice mash-up at a local CHINESE restaurant for $8-$10 - I PAID $23.900 for THIS!! If I'm in the neighborhood again anytime soon - I AM GOING BACK to discuss FACE to FACE - WITH the receipt! -WTH!! read more

Hanbat Restaurant - Gobdol BiBim Bab - as advertised - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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This restaurant has been around for decades! I remember my first visit was in 2011, when a colleague introduced this restaurant to me. Back to present day, now this is one of my go-to restaurants for lunch whenever I plan to meet up with a fried for a quick catch-up. I highly recommend visiting on a Friday to avoid any rush hour crowd. Whether it's for lunch or dinner bc many companies are still offering a hybrid work from home Friday schedule. Which means staffs are friendlier and food quality is always at its best when there is a smaller crowd. Their lunch special prices are unbeatable considering this joint is located in midtown Manhattan, New York. Bc a typical lunch meal is generally more expensive than any other NY boroughs. The lunch special menu offers many opts, so you will definitely find something suitable one way or another and leave satisfied since they serve a good portion too. Let's not forget all the complimentary side dishes they provide before your meal even arrives. I like to pair the kimchis with my entree, but while I wait for my entree to arrive, I snack on the other side dishes. This is another must try restaurant in my opinion if you are new in the area, or if you are a local and craving authentic Korean food. read more

Hanbat Restaurant - Top- kimchi fried rice Middle- 1-1. Seafood Scallion pancake Bottom- seafood tofu soup ( mild) - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Came here for a later dinner (~9pm) on a weekday and was pleasantly surprised at how quickly we were seated (party of 4) but also how many tables were filled! Cozy interior that makes you feel right at home and hungry for some warm comforting meals - we all had a stone bowl variation (Bulgogi, Kimchi with Pork) which were served hot and sizzling! The Kimchi Fried Rice with Cheese was such a surprise - so tangy, delicious, and sweet from the cheese! read more