Hancook

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Mimi C.

Hancook offers an affordable AYCE KBBQ and Shabu Shabu menu all day long! They even have an AYCE drink menu! The servers are super friendly and the portions are so generous. Everything tasted great so your whole party will be satisfied. My favorites were the boneless short ribs and Korean fried chicken. Those are a must try!

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Ashley C.

I have this really bad obsessive personality about food and discovered this spot and Friday and just had to go back on Sunday! The service is really good, even on a Friday night. The staff came and checked on us repeatedly and it was nearly empty when we came around 6pm, but quickly got busier. We still felt all the food came out very timely and did not feel rushed. You can grab veggies and sauces as you want in a self serve bar. I enjoy that there is a good variety of a la carte items like appetizers as well! We loved this experience and want to keep coming back! I am not aware of many other all you can eat hot pot in Oakland so they will keep getting our business! My only complaint or recommendation would maybe be to update the cleaning because there are some parts of the restaurant that don't smell great.

Valerie C.

I'm genuinely concerned why this place has such high reviews because I was left disappointed with my family. The bossam pieces were either cut too thick or they were too cooked that it felt like I was chewing on carnitas. They gave like 4 pieces of lettuce for the bossam so we had to ask more. The seafood pancake was so soggy that I wasn't expecting it. Usually you get a crunch. I think they also forgot the dipping sauce to go with it. The galbi jim meat wasn't tender enough like the fall off the bone tenderness. It was tough to chew. The corn cheese lacked mozzarella cheese and kewpie mayo to bring out the flavoring. The snow cheese chicken was the best but we thought it was gonna be a whole fried chicken and not just drums and flats. This is only best when it's hot and fresh so I recommend you finish this at the restaurant! When the bill came, we requested to spilt 3 cards but the server only charged 2 cards and said they don't accept discover. She should've came back and ask if there is another card we can use instead of charging it already. The service was a bit lacking and we came in on a Sunday at 12pm when they opened. Parking was also hard to find as they don't have a parking lot so it's all street parking.

Located in such a cute area! The restaurant itself was surprisingly spacious. I liked how the menu allowed you to do Shabu and "kbbq," but the kbbq were grilled meats they brought out. In all honesty, it was overcooked and hard to chew. Stick with the Shabu! I got the spicy miso / tonkotsu. Perfect combo! The meat quality was GREAT and their goma sauce was yummy. Make sure you throw in garlic and sesame oil in there too! Service was good also and waiters were nice.

Dominic V.

This is in a busy part of Oakland so traffic and parking is a little hard, but there's always someone leaving so if you don't mind walking a bit, there are parking around. It's a nice walk with a lot to see. It was pretty empty on a Wednesday night so we were seated right away. There are 3 different QR codes to scan to look at the menu: lunch special, All you can eat, or a la cart. We opted for the a la cart menu this time around. Corncheese: I really enjoyed it. It's cheese. It's corn, you can't go wrong. I love the hint of sweetness you get. It was a small dish. Between 3 of us, we all had about 2 spoonfuls before it was done. Gyoza/potstickers/pan fried dumplings: these were ok. We've had better in other places, they were not as crispy as we had hoped. Texture was more steamed than pan fried. Garlic Bossam: I'm not sure what I was expecting from this dish but to me it was pretty good. It feeds 2-3 people. My friend didn't like it as much as a regular bossam. The garlic was a minced sauce that sat on top but it was sweet and not at all garlicky. We had to ask for cloves of garlic on the side that we thought it came with along with lettuce leaves to eat it with. Budae Stew: we all agreed on getting this and it's also a big dish that serves 2-3. Between the 3 of us, we still had leftovers to take home. It was a delicious soup with ramen noodles, spam, hotdogs and a bunch of tofu, different sorts of mushrooms, onions, and a slice of cheese on top. One of the better Budae's that I've had, it was a really comforting dish on a cold night. I recommend coming here if you like Korean food. They have a lot of options from all their menus and the dishes are good portion sizes. There are plenty to do around the area after or before dinner but be prepared to look for parking on side streets. It gets pretty busy.

Laura Y.

This place was a bit of a miss, kind of on the mediocre side. This place is one where we used up the veggies for sure but the corn cheese was a bit sweet like as if they topped it with sugar. The other food we kind of felt like we"d rather leave it than finish it. The banchan was ok enough that we got refills on a few of them too. The one item I really enjoyed that I can't get at many restaurants like this was their noodles that were wide and chewy like sweet potato noodles. Service wasn't really existent, went on a weeknight so maybe that was part of it. It was pretty empty except for 1 or 2 other tables so pretty quiet night, no need for a wait.

Ashley C.

We ended up here by accident after the place we had planned on going to was unexpectedly closed. This is a nice place though - they have AYCE shabu and even AYCE bbq for an extra $5. They also have a regular Korean ala carte menu available as well so we ordered from that. Everything sounded amazing but it was just two of us so we stuck to just 3 dishes. Turns out one dish would've probably been enough. We brought nearly everything home for leftovers! Braised beef short ribs - the dish looks gigantic so it seems like it would serve more than two for the $80 price point but it's actually not too big. It does have fish cake and thin rice noodles and rice cakes, as well as some carrots, so thats what makes it look like a lot, but there isn't a ton of actual meat. I thought it was delicious especially with cheese, but I'd actually rather just have AYCE KBBQ for that price. Rose spicy cream ttebokki - I'm so glad I asked about the rose part, I thought it meant it was rose flavored which I don't like. But she said it wasn't - the sauce is creamy and spicy and more like carbonara, yum!! I loved the flavor of the sauce a lot with the creaminess. We got the small size and it was still a LOT for $18. I wish they left the bacon out though and just leave it as an option for an add-on. If I came back I'd get this again and add ramen or udon and dumplings to make it a complete meal. Yukgehjang - this is my first time having this dish in general but flavors were familiar. It was a spicy hot noodle soup with glass noodles (like in japchae) and shredded beef (reminded me of carnitas). It was very yummy but I think I could skip on this next time. Overall great food but I would've just preferred to do the shabu and kbbq and spent way less! I'd get the rose ttekbokki again out of all 3 dishes, otherwise all three together really began to taste the same and we really needed the banchan for a pop of freshness. Service was good but took a while for us to get the check. Then I realized there's actually a call button on the table that they didn't tell us about until they told us it's there if we needed extra boxes haha. At the end of your meal you also get a Yakult drink and I liked that it was semi frozen so it was like a slush.

Leilani V.

We came here with the family for Mother's Day and we split the adults and kids into 2 separate tables. The food and sauce bar was really good. I removed 1 star due to service. It was quite slow and we didn't get everything we orders. Possibly because they were busy (considering the occasion- it was Sunday and it was in fact Mother's Day) also, parking was quite shady. I'd probably come back and try them again on a regular weekend to try their a la carte dishes. Overall though food was good. Soup/broth was on the salty side not sure if by design since you're supposed to cook meat and seafood in it but for me it was on the salty side. Other than that, side dishes were delicious!!! A must come back to try again type thing and then final verdict! Lol

Jude D.

This was such a unique and delicious experience. My friend and I did the hot pot for two with prime rib and noodles. Basically they bring out two pots of broth of your choice, and you can also go to the veggie and sauce bar to get everything from salmon balls, dumplings, cabbage, and other assorted veggies and fish items. You put the meats and veggies etc into the pot and ladle them out as they cook. It's a fun activity while eating and the food was delicious. And don't forget to ask for banchaun for some pickled veggies as well!

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Cheo S.

7 years ago

So good had to come back again for seafood pancake and hot pot. Happy hour from 5pm-7pm everyday 50% off appetizer is such a great deal

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Robert E.

7 years ago

Delicious food, great service and good deals! Will come again. Bulgogi and kalbi are superb read more

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Happy you stopped in, Kevin! Thanks for the review -- I'm glad you…

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Damon J.

8 years ago

We left with a doggy bag. That's how plentiful the portions were. We were pleasantly surprised. The food is great, the atmosphere is friendly and the prices are fair. Their chicken should replace buffalo wings for big games. It is absolutely delicious! read more

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Marvin C.

7 years ago

Great service great food bossam was huge and also big ribs were perfect The servings are huge so come hungry, price is not bad also! read more

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I think advising guests to come hungry is a good move, Marvin -- our…

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Danny N.

5 years ago

We found this place during covid when everything started opening back up slowly, they take a lot of precautions to keep everyone safe during their dining. They weren't that busy the few times we came, but a lot of to go orders. We had the all you can eat shabu shabu and it was delicious, the meat is fresh and plentiful. The soup is good and all the other cooked sides are amazing. There was only one waitress, but she did a very good job to keep us busy eating! This has been our go to for shabu shabu and will continue to be even after covid. read more

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Danny, the health and safety of our community is our top priority!…

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M B.

5 years ago

Fantastic service and excellent food...I definitely recommend getting the 'All You Can Eat Hot Pot $29.95 + All You Drink Korean Beer & Saki for an additional $10.95, an awesome deal and makes a great night out! read more

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Hageun K.

Is there anything better than all you can eat and all you can drink?…

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Lulu T.

8 years ago

This review is only about the food. We ordered Kimchi fried rice, Seafood bibimbap, and Japchae. 1) Kimichi fried rice is very good. Savory and not too oily. 2) Seafood bibimbap. When we saw bibimbap, we were shocked! Never seen such a small stone bowl for seafood bibimbap. For some reason, the sauce is a fermentation smell which is not original fermentation smell. I believe seasoned the gochujang for a while, so we smell that. Considering the amount of money we paid for, it is a ripped-off item. 3) Japchae. Never had sweet Japchae before until now. The Japache is too watery and sweet. They did not marinate beef well and we were able to taste it gammy. 4) Sidedishes. OK. If you are into Korean side dishes, it may disappoint you. Kind of americanlized korean side dishes. read more

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Louise, while we're glad that you liked the kimchi fried rice and the…

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Duyen N.

7 years ago

Everybody is happy with the food and service. Highly recommend. The fried rice after the hot pot is a hit! Definitely get the traditional broth. Yum!!! read more

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Thrilled to be on the top of your list, Duyen -- it's awesome both…

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Matthew F.

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7 years ago

Large portions and high quality food! The seafood pancake is especially good. Come during happy hour for half off appetizers! read more

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Joon C.

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7 years ago

Side note: 10% off for a review. Great food. Was pretty attentive, although we came in when there were few people. We had the hot pot and dumplings. This was great for 3 people. read more

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Hotpots and dumpling make the perfect duo, Joon -- glad you agree. We…

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Nikki C.

7 years ago

OMG! I love this place so much! Hancook is my most favorite Korean food in Oakland! The raw beef is one of my favorite, it give my tongue difference feeling.It is the new one I haven't try that before. Five Star! High Comment you guys come! read more

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Hageun K.

Five-star authentic Korean dishes is the only thing we serve around…

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Ruby C.

7 years ago

This is my first time here My friend and I ordered soft Toft soup, spicy noodles and spicy beef soup Pretty good!!!!!!! read more

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Ruby, it's awesome to hear that you had such a great first experience…

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E ..

7 years ago

Pro: Service was great and tofu soup was delicious! Oreo bingsu was amazing! Con: got the Hancook hansang but the grilled pork belly was very salty read more

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I'm so appreciative of your thoughtful review, and I'm thrilled to…

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Evan P.

7 years ago

very good food and great ambiance. i especially love the hot pot. It's very full and so tasty. Not oily at all. The sea food pack cake is very good too. read more

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Evan, it's awesome that you were such a fan of the hot pot and…

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Jeff G.

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7 years ago

Great Korean place on a street full of tough competition. Ordered the Bibimbap and shared a Budae Jigae with some friends and the portions were great. The restaurant is clean and spacious, the food was well cooked and seasoned nicely, and the service was great too. Would come again! read more

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Jeff, with so many options for you to choose from, I'm really glad to…

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Muxuan L.

7 years ago

The hot pot contains so much delicious food,including beef,cabbage,mushroom and many fish cake balls. This is much more enough to serve two people. Kimchi pancake is crispy and especially tasty when you eat it together with the sauce. read more

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Whoever said pancakes are just for breakfast is missing out, Muxuan.…

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Johnny H.

7 years ago

The service is great. The food is very good. When I order the side dishes multuple times, they are so willing to replace for us :) I would definitely come back again! read more

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We're always here to make your visit a great one -- I'm happy to hear…

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Endenezjia G.

4 years ago

I was taking my brother out for his birthday and stumbled upon this restaurant and we decided to give it a try. Upon entering the place seems very nice and spacious it was lunch time so we were expecting to see a lot of people but the place was empty. We placed our order and when it came to ordering drinks they were out of apple and orange juice so we were forced to drink water. The food was subpar and everything had a very strong fishy smell and taste. The crab was so small that it could fit in the palm of my hand. The shrimp taste old and immediately fall apart once we added them to the broth. The lovely waitress left us at the table and never returned unless we called her multiple times which was horrible. I had high expectations for this place but it was horrible and the food seem to have a weird taste. I will not be coming back and I advise anyone to think long and hard before they waste their time and money. read more

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Endenezjia, we're disappointed to hear you didn't enjoy your visit.…

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This place is super spacious and have minimal design that I don't mind. They have a wide range of food options but some of the food we got were pretty bland. The green onion pancake and the seafood bibimbab was really great. Pork belly was meh. read more

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Lon B.

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7 years ago

Great food,service, and very clean! Had lunch here on the 3rd of March. It was great!! A must try place read more

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Thanks for stopping by, Lon! I'm glad you enjoyed your lunch and…

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Phoebe C.

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7 years ago

This place offers such a wide variety of Korean food, and even hot pot. There is a wait if you go on the weekend and you will have to find street parking. I ordered the Gal Bi Tang. The broth was super rich and there was a generous portion of protein. Although this soup is on the pricier side, you definitely get what you paid for. Definitely want to go back and try their other menu items. read more

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Variety is what we're all about, Phoebe, and I'm so glad you enjoyed…

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Alicia T.

5 years ago

Food was okay, I was expecting the quality to be better. Rather overpriced. Service was not that great. It was good to try for one time, will not revisit. read more

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Service are excellent! We had the bulgogi Hotpot my fiancé said it taste like sukiyaki he love it. The servers check on you constantly. It's their soft opening not bad at all. Maybe need more option for appetizers not just pancakes? read more

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Shai L.

7 years ago

We come here for Happy hours 5-7PM Monday- Sunday. They have a great menu selection choices. Great place for big family. read more

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Thanks for being a happy-hour regular, Shai! I'm happy to hear you're…

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Gaara S.

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8 years ago

A group of us had lunch there on a Saturday. We got there as soon as they opened at 11 am. Since we were the only group of customers, the service was excellent. We got a Yelp voucher, and it was so easy to use. There was no hidden condition on using it. I just showed our server the pdf voucher on my phone at the end of the meal. We were very happy with the food and the experience of having hot stone hot pot including the fried rice at the end. We almost opted out because there was only a tiny bit of broth left. It turned out to be quite tasty. None of us is Korean but we have been to quite a few Korean restaurants. Hancook is spacious and clean. We were impressed by the presentation of the dishes. The glazed sweet potatoes (one of the banchan dishes) was surprisingly good. I highly recommend Hancock. Next time we will try shabu style hot pot. read more

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Gaara, it's great that you and your friends stopped by for lunch. I'm…

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Adam L.

4 years ago

Authentic Korean food at reasonable prices. Quick and friendly service. Lots on the menu to sample.

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Adam, happy to hear our menu of Korean classics was to your liking.…

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Jae Yeon C.

7 years ago

This was my first time and we head a really good foods. Pajeon was the best! I would definitely recommend you this restauraunt. Thank you for the nice meal read more

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I'm thrilled to hear you had such a great visit, Jae! Thank you for…

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InIn L.

7 years ago

The seafood pancake is recommended. I like the kimchi, but not the other. They are too plain. The price is a little higher. read more

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I'm happy to hear you're a fan of our seafood pancake! If you ever…

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Minjoon K.

7 years ago

I had a valentine day dinner with my friends! I had Kong sam, galic bossam. We can eat Fried rice after Kong sam. All the foods including side dishes were awesome! read more

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Thank you for celebrating Valentine's Day with us, Minjoon! You can't…

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Joo I.

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8 years ago

10 people for all you can eat shabu shabu. Meat quality was great. They serve seafood as well. Servers were very nice. We would come back here. read more

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Enkh T.

6 years ago

One of my favorite restaurants in Bay Area. Both food and service are amazing. Been eating there since 2018 and never had any bad experience with them. Must try!!! read more

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Enkh, we're honored to be one of your favorite restaurants in the…

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Becki A.

7 years ago

Great place for great food. Food was a fun lunch. Out on a business lunch. Clean, convenient location read more

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Darlynn L.

7 years ago

I am visiting from San Diego and found this gem just by exploring the area. I ordered the combo Hancook lunch special with rice cake. Quality and customer service was fantastic. I would recommend this place to anyone! read more

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Hope you and your partner had a great time and business and hope you…

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came here for lunch during a weekday. it wasn't crowded, the service was good, and i very much appreciated the Reply 1988 soundtrack playing. i had misread and ordered the Korean buckwheat cold noodles thinking it was naengmyun. it wasn't but it was very delicious and refreshing on a warm day. the noodles were al dente, the broth was delicious, and the textures of the radish, green onion, and seaweed were perfect. i'd come back again just for that dish and am excited to try other things on the menu! read more

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Kim, we're pleased to hear you enjoyed your meal with us. A bowl of…

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Pamela C.

4 years ago

Go for the bibimbap. They have great side dishes and large portions - my growing family loves it when I get takeout from Hancook. (oh! after my korean friend had it, she started going here too!) read more

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Pamela, we're happy to serve you and your family delicious Korean…

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Bichen W.

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7 years ago

Their hot pots are filled with bean sprouts. And pretty much only bean sprouts. And not much else. It says it feeds 2, but it would make one adult male really full. Not 2. I'd rate them lower, however, their banchan is decent, and they'll refill it. They also make a good beef japchae. Come by happy hour 5-7pm for half off appetizers and drinks, so get some japchae and maybe consider not ordering their hot pots. read more

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Bichen, while we advertise our hotpots to feel two people, it is…

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Sue L.

8 years ago

Had a cong sam for dinner taste was great and complimentary side dishes are great than expected! read more

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Nick L.

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7 years ago

Good Korean food! Get the bosaam, seafood pancake + budaejigae to share. We also got the ribeye bowl, tofu soup, chicken wings which were good. Prices are reasonable too. Definitely read more

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I'm happy to hear you had a great visit with us, Nick! You chose some…

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Kiir K.

8 years ago

I'm just absurdly happy with how everything turned out, here we go: Got the Hancook special hotpot for two ($29.95) with chicken and garlic broth, beef, and fish balls--overall a really amazing choice and a pretty massive portion even for the both of us to share! As an added bonus, when you're done, they offer a complimentary fried rice option where they take the stone bowl away and bring it back full of vegetable and kimchi rice(!!!) that you can nibble on and take home. The beef sashimi bibimbap ($16.95) was also fresh and savory and came with a nice fragrant spicy sauce. No complaints whatsoever and service was really great on top of everything else--definitely coming back! read more

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Bernice C.

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7 years ago

Must get: Side dishes, chicken wings, dumplings, and the entree with meat & tofu stew. First time wrapping meat with sesame leaf and it was so much yummier than regular romaine! Definitely coming back to try the all you can eat wrap!! read more

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4315 Telegraph Ave
Oakland, CA 94609
Temescal, North Oakland
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(510) 876-9988
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http://www.hancookinoakland.com

Hours

What time does Hancook open?

Hancook opens at 11:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Hancook close?

Hancook closes at 10:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM

Payment methods

Does Hancook take Bitcoin?

No, Hancook does not take Bitcoin.

Does Hancook take credit cards?

Yes, Hancook takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Hancook have catering options?

Yes, Hancook does have catering options.

Does Hancook have a happy hour?

Yes, Hancook has a happy hour.

Does Hancook serve alcohol?

Yes, Hancook serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does Hancook allow dogs?

No, Hancook does not allow dogs.

Does Hancook have TVs?

Yes, Hancook has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Hancook have bike parking?

No, Hancook does not have bike parking.

Does Hancook have outdoor seating?

No, Hancook does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Hancook have parking?

Yes, Hancook has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Hancook wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Hancook is wheelchair accessible.

Does Hancook have free WiFi?

No, Hancook does not have free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

Welcome to our restaurant, Hancook where we offer all you can eat Korean Hot Pot and BBQ. Immerse yourself in the sizzling flavors of Korean cuisine with our interactive dining experience. Enjoy a wide variety of appetizers alongside our extensive menu. Join us for a memorable culinary journey that showcases the best of Korean cuisine, hospitality, and ambiance."

History

Established in 2018.

June of 2018. building bond with customers, updating new menus, and improving quality of service.

Meet the Business Owner: Hageun K.

We are here to bring Korean fusion dishes that are still rare in this community. It is no longer difficult to find traditional Korean food in the Bay area but, it is still hard to find places where they serve Korean fusion dishes. Real street food, hot pot coming with fried rice after, dishes that are served in mainland Korea.

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Is there a "sauce bar"?

Yes! Sauces, sides. Their kimchi that you can get at the bar is delicious

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Do you allow dogs in your outside area?

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Do you offer all you can eat?

Yes they do!

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Do you guys have sauces?

Hi Kristina what kind of sauces are you looking for?

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Are the dishes marked vegetarian actually so, including veggie broth for the soup? What about the kimchi?

I did not see any but I am sure you can call and ask if they can make it specially for you? I am guessing the broth maybe already made in a big pot.

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Gum Kuo has been around for decades and is an inexpensive spot for homey Cantonese comfort food…read more Park in the underground garage below the plaza for convenience. Wife and I went for a quick Tuesday lunch and had Jook and Fun. For the Jook, we had Fish Filet Jook with Chinese Doughnut for dipping. It was nice, hot, and not runny with slice of fresh fish, although I prefer my fish skinless. For the Fun, we had Beef and Mushroom Cheong Fun that had smooth beef and shitake mushrooms that you can taste. Gum Kuo is the place to go for fresh, silky, rice wrapped rolls. Iconic for Oakland Cheong Fun. Overall, glad they're still around for quick comfort food. Service is multilingual so no need to worry about ordering. They get DT Oakland office peeps although the office crowd has dwindled post-COVID and the rose of remote work.

I walked in to order to-go. You walk up to the glass window where you will see a sign telling you…read morewhere to order. There were folks waiting for their order so I just asked them if they were in line and they actually ordered already. The staff were super busy but did their best! I ordered three porridges and the fried dough stick. Used my credit card. Then i waited maybe about 8-10 minutes. I love the hustling nature of the restaurant. It gave me nostalgia to see the uncles chopping poultry, the aunties making rice rolls! The porridge were delicious. Dough sticks were soooooo crispy and I loved dipping it into my porridge.

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Cathy L.

605

7 years ago

I first visited when my parents were in town visiting, and we were looking for some authentic korean comfort food. The food was decent, but nothing to call home about and service was lackluster at best. We had the Hancook specialty hotpot with veggied potstickers, but the potstickers in the soup were soggy and falling apart. The galbi tang was however really good, which is the only reason why I'm giving this 2 instead of 1 star. I still decided to visit again, this time with a friend because there aren't many good korean food places near Berkeley that I've discovered. Not this was a truly HORRIBLE experience. We ordered a pot of hot tea and poured out the first cup to discover a FLY, which is really disgusting. Service was also incredibly poor, so it took us approximately 10 minutes to flag down a waiter to replace the pot. He grabbed the pot without even apologizing, which I feel like waiters typically do when something like this happens. I ordered the galbi tang, which I will admit is really really good, but the Hancook specialty was again lackluster and came lukewarm. Everytime we needed something, it took us several minutes to get the attention of a waiter. Will not be coming back again and would not reccomend this place to anyone. read more

Zachary L.

488

3 years ago

I recently dined at Hancook and was blown away by the delicious Korean hotpot experience. From the moment we walked in, the staff were warm and welcoming. The interior was stylish and modern, making it a perfect spot for a date night or special occasion. The menu had a wide variety of options to choose from, and we were thrilled to see that they had a vegetarian hotpot option as well. We decided to go with the mostly pork and beef, and the wagyu and pork belly especially did not disappoint. We chose the spicy and tonkatsu broths, but the spicy broth was my favorite. We also enjoyed the sides that came with the hotpot, including the kimchi and pickled vegetables. The corn cheese was one of the best bites of the year so far. Including appetizers in the AYCE shabu shabu menu is very generous. One thing that really stood out to me was the impeccable service. The waitstaff were attentive and knowledgeable about the menu, and they made sure to refill our broth and check in on us throughout the meal. Overall, Hancook exceeded all of my expectations. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a delicious and authentic Korean hotpot experience. Five stars! read more

Karen K.

5 years ago

Sunday evening, no line and reservations unnecessarily. We were really excited to try Hancook's hot pot based on good reviews. Sadly, we were disappointed. Ordered the AYCE dinners, tried pork belly, brisket, shrimp, clams, muscles, shrimp, octopus and quail eggs. Arrived with spinach, tofu, cabbage and mushrooms. Veggies were fresh but the beef and pork slices were lower quality, pretty tasteless. The octopus became rubbery with the briefest dip and the clams were rancid (I told the waitress who just shrugged.) I wouldn't recommend the "traditional" cooking base (tasteless) but the "spicy base was good- nice flavor, not too spicy.) We asked for 5 more muscles (which were good) but after waiting 10 minutes, just paid and left. At $30PP, the proteins should have been fresher and better tasting. Overall, the shrimp, muscles and quail eggs were good but there are probably better places for hot pot in this price range. read more

Grace T.

Elite 23

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1 year ago

I stopped by Hancook Restaurant this past weekend for lunch, and overall, it was a pretty solid experience! I was excited to try their braised beef short ribs and the soft tofu stew, and I have to say, the ribs definitely lived up to the hype. They were incredibly tender and practically melted in my mouth--so good! The soft tofu stew was comforting and packed with flavor, though I wish it had a bit more spice to kick things up a notch. The atmosphere was casual and welcoming, making it a nice spot to enjoy a laid-back meal. The service was friendly, but our food took a little longer to arrive than expected, which was a minor downside. Prices were reasonable for the quality of the food, and I left feeling satisfied. I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu options. If you're in the area and looking for a hearty meal, Hancock is worth checking out! read more

Reena T.

4 years ago

My visit to Hancook left a bad taste. Inside did not seem very clean and pretty much empty on a Saturday night. Service was standoffish and cold, did not feel welcoming. Our server was sitting down most of the service. She came off annoyed, would gruffly drop off items, and would go back to her seat. We ordered the garlic bossam - came with a lot of meat but was tough and chewy. Drenched on top was the garlic sauce - a sweet, low key sour tasting jam? Would not recommend. I'm used to other restaurants providing a number of veggie wrap options with this dish (lettuce, cabbage, perilla leaves) - - - this dish only came with 4 pieces of lettuce. They charge extra for more. We only ate 1/4 of the portion and couldn't continue. Won't be coming back, plenty of better Korean places in the area. read more

Grace K.

8 years ago

Their food is indescribable and it tastes exactly the same as the ones I've had when I was traveling around Korea (perhaps, even more delicious!). One of my friends once had a birthday party and ordered a large amount of particular food that she usually enjoys eating in everyday life and I have to say......... OMG.... Every single piece of Kal Bi Jjim and Gam Ja Tang was exquisite! I think what makes this restaurant special includes friendly and professional servers, a variety of side dishes which are also truly to die for (Well, I personally like all kinds of Korean side dishes but theirs are the most delicious ones ever), not to mention their main dishes. Seriously, they made my day! read more

Dohun K.

8 years ago

I love this restaurant so much!! I was there with my fiance, and the couple we have known for a while. I tried their chicken wings with soy garlic and sweet spicy flavors, cold noodle soup, BBQ ribs, and soft tofu soup. Basically there chicken wings the best among all and cold noodle soup. well balanced sauce for wings and full of flavors in the soup were impressive. sometimes sauce for wings at Korean restaurants would be too strong and cold noodle soup is extremely hard to make it good for some reason. Foods are good, service was good and the couple that have visited here few times said it has gotten better than the last time, which worked out for me at least. read more

Gladys M.

5 years ago

The outdoor seating is SO CUTE and spacious! The chicken wings with the hot and sweet sauce option. Wings are pretty juicy and tender. The Japchae which taste amazing with the bulgogi style sauce and finally the Budae Jjigae which came with its usual sides it also had spam, sausage and several other toppings. It was a bit spicy but no exaggerated but still enjoyable. Everything we ordered can feed four to five people. Big potions too. I ended up taking the leftovers. We were here on a Saturday. They weren't busy. The servers were attentive and nice. Would definitely and will come back again. Parking sucks in this area. read more

Daisy G.

5 years ago

Jieun C.

1 year ago

I tried the rose tteokbokki, chicken katsu, and individual shabu-shabu, and everything was absolutely delicious! The rose tteokbokki + chicken katsu combo is a must-try--dipping the crispy katsu in the rich, creamy tteokbokki sauce was unreal. Highly recommend! The individual shabu-shabu was also impressive. It came with generous portions and great ingredients, making it an amazing value--better than most malatang places in terms of quality and price. All three dishes I ordered were super affordable and beyond satisfying. On top of that, the service was excellent! Definitely coming back! read more

Emma C.

375

7 years ago

We came with a party of 10 on a Thursday night. Everyone really enjoyed their food. Would highly recommend the shabu shabu pot for 2 -- extremely filling and has a bonus fried rice at the end! The Japchae was great too. Wait staff were very accommodating and offered extra side dishes throughout our meal. Would prefer metal chopsticks over wooden chopsticks but that's a nitpick. Side dishes were pretty okay as well! There are also a lot of vegetarian options and accommodate to different allergies. Tldr: Great food! Excellent plates to share. Able to accommodate large parties. read more

Phuoc K.

Elite 16

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7 years ago

They took over one of my old favorites. But can happily say it exceeded my expectations. Service was excellent even with our special requests with two toddlers. The galbi portion was generous and the meat very tender. We also had the seafood pancake that was well regarded by the table. My two favorites though were the soy garlic kfc and the kimchi jigae. Will happily put this back on the rotation. read more

Kelley C.

2 years ago

They've got this super spicy kimchi broth that's really flavorful. And their meats are so tasty! Their corn cheese is so nice and It's sweet, it's cheesy, and it's just plain amazing. The food never fails, and the staff there are super nice. So, if you want some epic hotpot and great service, hit up Hancook. read more

Ruihan Z.

7 years ago

Came here for dinner and got the beef hot pot for 2. The serving size was good and the food was well flavored and tasty. A big plus is that this place is heavily air conditioned so it makes eating hot pot on a hot day enjoyable! Plus their happy hour hot sake deals are pretty good. I would come back again read more

Kim

2 years ago

Love this place ! They have both shabu shabu & Korean bbq combined, which are the best combo. Food & service was amazing ! Very authentic. The price is unbeatable! There's so many appetizers & sauce options as well. We had such a great time, will definitely come back for more! read more

Mary M.

104

2 years ago

If you're searching for an authentic Korean restaurant, this one fits the bill. The restaurant has a kind staff and is immaculate, with delicious food. I ordered three plates with my buddies, and they were all delicious. Would return for Korean cuisine! read more

Sung M.

8 years ago

Authentic Korean restaurant if that is what you are looking for. Food tastes really good and the restaurant is very clean with friendly staffs. My friends and I ordered three dishes and all were good. Would come back for Korean foods! read more

Ellie C.

3 years ago

The food is satisfying and well made. We ordered the beef short ribs which were expensive but they are often, unless you are in LA. The service was fine. The seafood pancake was not crispy enough. I enjoyed Yakut after dinner. read more

Yue S.

7 years ago

The food is delicious!!! You should go to taste it!!! I enjoyed all the food and received great customer service and I will definitely come back to have it in the near future. The rice is really nice, beef is delicious!!! read more

Edward G.

3 years ago

We had to wait for a while because they were very busy. The food was delicious and the service was good. After taking the order, the food came out very quickly. Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5 read more

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